Jim offered to purchase land from Tom. After negotiating the terms of the contract, Tom accepts Jim's offer. The contract stated the offer was valid until October 17th. On October 13th, both parties agree to extend the time period for completing and mailing the contract, during a telephone conversation, until October 20th. Tom completed the contract and mailed it to Jim on October 20th. Immediately after mailing the contract, Tom sent Jim a text stating "he had changed his mind" and no longer wished to sell the land. Jim sues Tom for breach of contract.

a. You represent Jim in the pending lawsuit. Write a legal argument that supports Jim's claim that Tom breached the contract. (15 pts)

b. You represent Tom in the pending lawsuit. Write a legal argument that supports Tom claim that he did not breach the contract. (15 pts)

Jim offered to purchase land from Tom. After negotiating the terms of the contract, Tom accepts Jim's offer. The contract stated the offer was valid until October 17th. On October 13 th, both parties agree to extend the time period for completing and mailing the contract, during a telephone conversation, until October 20th. Tom completed the contract and mailed it to Jim on October 20th. Immediately after maling the contract, Tom sent Jim a text stating "he had changed his mind" and no longer wished to sell the land. Jim sues Tom for breach of contract. a. You represent Jim in the pending lawsuit. Write a legal argument that supports Jim's claim that Tom breached the contract. (15 pts) b. You represent Tom in the pending lawsuit. Write a legal argument that supports Tom claim that he did not breach the contract. (15 pts)