Lena retains the services of the law firm Serpent & Shark, LLC, to represent her in an appeal.

The day before the deadline for the appeal, Serpent & Shark informs Lena that they will require

double payment to continue to represent her. Lena signs an agreement to the double payment, but

after the appeal is filed, refuses to make the double payments. Is the contract for double payment

enforceable? Explain?

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Anticipating a boom in real estate, Tony purchases a parcel of land from Gianni for construction

and development. The next day, Tony offers the new parcel to Too-Big-To-Fail Development

Company (TBTF). TBTF tells Tony that the recent collapse in housing prices has hurt their

business and they cannot afford to purchase or develop his parcel. Realizing he made a mistake

about the state of the market, Tony tries to return the parcel to Gianni. Gianni refuses. Can Tony

rescind the contract based on a mistake? Explain

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