Larry Feryl, his brother Daryl and his other brother Daryl bought a residence in Anytown, State

of Confusion in 1950. The three took title as joint tenants with right of survivorship. Shortly

after the purchase, Daryl and Daryl got jobs in a different state and moved away, leaving Larry

to live in the house by himself. In 1954, Harold and Maude moved in with Larry. Neither

Harold nor Maude ever met Daryl or Daryl or had any idea that anyone other than Larry had

any ownership interest in the house.

In December 1954 Larry joined a traveling cat juggling troupe that performed all over the

country. Knowing he would not be around and believing that owners take better care of

property than renters, Larry prepared and signed "The Writing" which states, "I, Larry Feryl am

selling my property at 987 Street Street, Anytown, State of Confusion to Harold and Maude

Hypothetical for $80,000.00 to be paid in 359 payments of $222.50 and one payment of

$124.50. Neither Daryl nor Other Daryl signed the writing, and nothing was ever recorded to

show Harold and Maude had any interest in 987 Street Street.

In 1980, Larry was at a party, and, trying to impress the other guests, was scratched by one of

the stray cats he was trying to juggle. Larry died soon after of cat scratch fever and his

personal lawyer, Allen Attorney, took over his affairs, leaving the bank account where Harold

and Maude deposited their rent open.

In December,1985, Harold and Maude still lived in the property and that month made the final

payment of $124.50 as specified in The Writing, sending it to the same bank account they had

always sent payments to.

That same month, Both Daryls were killed when a freak accident caused a hairspray can to

blow up the motorcycle they were riding on. Lauren Lawbooks was appointed personal

representative of both Daryls' estates. Lauren contacted Harold and Maude to get a signed

lease for the property assuming it was part of the Daryl's estates. Harold and Maude refused

to sign a lease saying that they had purchased the home from Larry Feryl, and that they had

made the final payment earlier that month.

QUESTION: You are the judge whose courtroom the case lands in when Lawbooks

sues to evict Harold and Maude. Create a brief opinion that 1) identifies the three key issues

presented by these facts and 2) states whether Harold and Maude or the Daryls' estate is the

lawful holder of title to 987 Street Street.