Question 1: Read the January 4, 2011, Oregonian article entitled "Priest sex abuse victim's lawyers claim most of his $900,000 settlement." In your opinion, was Mr. Morey entitled to any fees for his work on the case even though he didn't complete the work? What about Mr. Smith, who settled the case three days after being hired? Analyze the issue using the concepts from the chapter on Performance and Discharge.

https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2011/01/man_who_won_a_900000_settlemen.html

Question 2: Read the 2007 opinion of the Maryland Court of Appeals in the case ofBarrie School v. Patch. Do you agree with the Court that this was a valid liquidated damages provision? Why or why not? Do you agree with the court's conclusion that the school did not have a duty to mitigate damages? Why or why not?