Bert orally promised Ernie that if Ernie quit his job to care for Bert, who was elderly and ill, Ernie would receive Bert's real estate at Bert's death. Ernie quit his job and cared for Bert until Bert died two years later. No will or deed was found. Assuming that Ernie lived on the property before Bert's death, is Ernie entitled to Bert's Real Estate? Why or why not?

The Lowerys owned a farm consisting of 365 acres. They arranged to sell the farm by public auction; bids were to be given orally. The sale was to be for cash with a 10 percent down payment due at the auction and the balance due upon transfer of the deed. Couture was the highest bidder at the auction. Since the auction was on a Saturday, Couture orally south and was granted permission by the Lowerys to deliver the down payment on Monday after his bank opened. On Monday, Couture presented the Lowerys with the down payment; but they refused to accept it. Can Couture enforce their agreement? Why or Why not ?