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The town of Sanford, Maine, decided to auction off a lot it owned. The town announced at the town meeting that bids could be made
The town of Sanford, Maine, decided to auction off a lot it owned. The town announced at the town meeting that bids could be made through the mail, up to a specified date. Arthur and Arline Chevalier mailed in a bid that turned out to be the highest. When the town refused to sell them the lot, the Chevaliers sued. Is there a contract? Who is making an offer - the Town or the Chevaliers? Explain.
- Provide a clear statement of the governing black letter law.
- Apply the black letter law to these facts.
- Is there a contract between the town and the Chevaliers? Explain.
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Constitutional Law Cases And Materials
Authors: Jonathan Varat, Vikram Amar, Evan Caminker
16th Edition
1647083613, 978-1647083618
