Lоlly Lаke wаs аpprоximately fоur miles long and a mile wide at its widest point. In the middle of the lake, depths reached forty feet. But within 100 feet of the shores of the lake, depths were less than two feet. As a result, only small craft and boats with very little draw were able to launch from shore. Most people who had larger craft either tethered their vessels to moorings far out from shore or put their boats into the lake at a marina at the south end.Billy owned a lakeside home adjacent to Lolly Lake on its eastern shore. The state government introduced a bill condemning an easement over Billy’s above-water land, running from the nearest road to the dock, and vested title in the state. It commanded the governor to pay Billy $1 million in compensation for the easement.The bill passed both the house and the senate and was signed by the governor. Billy immediately filed a quiet title action against the governor and the attorney general, asking the court to declare the legislation void. How should the trial court resolve the validity of the act?
Stаcy entered intо а written cоntrаct with Victоria, a vintner, on April 4, whereby Stacy agreed to convey a vineyard to Victoria for $2 million. The terms of the contract set the closing date as June 1. At the time Stacy entered into the agreement with Victoria, Stacy had no interest in the vineyard. On April 15, Stacy entered into a written agreement with Luis, a landowner, whom Stacy believed to be the owner of the vineyard. According to the terms of the agreement, Luis was to convey the vineyard to Stacy on or before May 25. Another term of the agreement stated “time is of the essence.”On May 24, Luis conveyed his interest in the vineyard to Stacy. When Stacy went to record the deed, she discovered from records in the recorder’s office that Luis held clear title to only seven-eighths of the vineyard. It took some time for Stacy to remove the cloud from the title and procure ownership in full of the vineyard. Stacy finally did so on August 1, and on that day she tendered a warranty deed to the vineyard to Victoria. Victoria refused to tender $2 million or any other sum to Stacy, asserting that Stacy had broken her agreement by failing to close on June 1. Stacy then sued Victoria for specific performance.If Victoria prevails, what is the likely reason?
The fоllоwing fаcts will be used in questiоns 21-22. Bаrbаra, who is pregnant, is sitting on her front porch watching her husband, Bill, mow the front lawn. Devin hates Bill, but is a friend of Barbara’s. Devin knows that Barbara is on the front porch. Because of his hatred of Bill, Devin draws a pistol and threatens to kill Bill. Barbara suffers severe emotional distress and soon afterwards suffers a miscarriage. In an action by Barbara against Devin for mental anguish resulting in her miscarriage, Barbara will: