...ested transaction. A lawyer learned confidential information from one client and then considered a related representation adverse to that client. Another actor changed position after relying on the relevant statement, do...
..., the plaintiff sues and the defendant denies legal responsibility. A client forwarded legal advice to a business partner before litigation. Another actor changed position after relying on the relevant statement, documen...
Citations: Restatement (Second) of Torts, Restatement (Third) of Torts
Company receives a right to enter Landowner's property and remove gravel for five years. Which label best describes the interest? The right to enter another's land and remove timber, minerals, or other resources. The rig...
Citations: Common-law easement doctrine
...icial weather-service record that measurable rain fell at the insured property at 3:00 p.m. on the loss date. The judge tells the jury it must accept the noticed fact as conclusive. In a later federal criminal case, the...
Citations: Federal Rule of Evidence 201(f)
The parties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A client forwarded legal advice to a business partner before litigation. Another actor changed position after relying on the relevant statement, document...
The parties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A client forwarded legal advice to a business partner before litigation. Another actor changed position after relying on the relevant statement, document...
The parties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. A client forwarded legal advice to a business partner before litigation. Another actor changed position after relying on the relevant statement, document...
...legal effect of a contested transaction. Two buyers claimed the same property after one recorded late and the other had inquiry notice. Another actor changed position after relying on the relevant statement, document, o...
...legal effect of a contested transaction. Two buyers claimed the same property after one recorded late and the other had inquiry notice. Another actor changed position after relying on the relevant statement, document, o...
...ested transaction. A lawyer learned confidential information from one client and then considered a related representation adverse to that client. One argument was preserved, while another was raised only later. The parti...
...ested transaction. A lawyer learned confidential information from one client and then considered a related representation adverse to that client. The disputed action was partly authorized but exceeded an important limita...
...ested transaction. A lawyer learned confidential information from one client and then considered a related representation adverse to that client. The facts are close, and both sides can cite a rule that appears favorable...
...ested transaction. A lawyer learned confidential information from one client and then considered a related representation adverse to that client. One side relies on notice and practical reliance; the other side points to...
...ested transaction. A lawyer learned confidential information from one client and then considered a related representation adverse to that client. A party relied on common practice, but the record includes facts suggestin...
...ested transaction. A lawyer learned confidential information from one client and then considered a related representation adverse to that client. The parties disagree about the legal effect of those facts. How is the cou...
...ested transaction. A lawyer learned confidential information from one client and then considered a related representation adverse to that client. The facts support the doctrine in part, but a timing problem may limit the...
...ested transaction. A lawyer learned confidential information from one client and then considered a related representation adverse to that client. The decision maker must choose between a categorical shortcut and a fact-s...
...ested transaction. A lawyer learned confidential information from one client and then considered a related representation adverse to that client. The moving party relies on the parties' conduct and the practical conseque...
...ested transaction. A lawyer learned confidential information from one client and then considered a related representation adverse to that client. A party invokes an equitable or discretionary remedy after contributing to...
...ested transaction. A lawyer learned confidential information from one client and then considered a related representation adverse to that client. The record contains both written proof and disputed oral testimony. The pa...
...ested transaction. A lawyer learned confidential information from one client and then considered a related representation adverse to that client. The requested remedy would protect one party but impose a substantial burd...
The parties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. One material fact supports relief while another triggers a limitation under the governing rule. One fact supports relief and another undercuts it, so th...
The parties dispute the legal effect of a contested transaction. The legally significant act occurred after warnings, partial performance, and a documented objection. The chronology includes warnings, partial performa...
...r transfer reaches court, one party asks for enforcement of a claimed property right. A tenant stopped paying rent after defects persisted and the landlord changed the locks. Another actor changed position after relying...
Citations: Common law real-property principles
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