1. Certain gambling is legal in Nevada and illegal in New York. I go to a club in NY and play craps and blackjack (gamble). I borrow $100,000 from the club and lose all of the money. I then go to Las Vegas, in Nevada, and do the same thing in a casino. I refuse to pay either back the $100,000. I live in NY and both the club and casino sue me. Do I win none, one or both of the lawsuits? Why? If you were the attorney for the casino, in which state would you sue me? Why?
2. Drew who was not licensed to practice law and never passed the bar exam opens up a business and holds himself out as a lawyer. He does excellent legal consulting for Mary and sends Mary a bill for $150,000. Mary is about to pay the bill, because Mary believed that the services rendered were excellent and well worth the fee. However, Mary learns that Drew is not a licensed lawyer and refuses to pay him. Drew sues to recover the $150,000. Who wins? Why?
3. Same facts as question 2, except Drew gave Mary terrible advice. Mary relied on the advice and lost $300,000. Mary sues Drew for malpractice and Drew argues hat since he wasn't really a lawyer, the contract violated public policy so he can't be sued under the contract. Who wins? Why?
4. Why was the Statute of Frauds enacted?
5. Name two types of contracts that have to be in writing.
6. If the Statute of Frauds covers a contract, but the parties only have an oral agreement, what are the consequences?
7. What are the consequences if only one party signs the written agreement? Is the contract completely invalid?