This week we discuss bilateral and unilateral contracts.

Suppose that I tell you that I will pay you $1,000 if you paint my fence by November 1.

Now suppose that:

• You paint the fence by November 1, but I don't pay you.You sue me for $1,000.Who will win?Why?

Now suppose that:

• You do not paint my fence by November 1, so I find another painter who charges me $1,200.I sue you for $200.Who will win?Why?