Haley Bixler Business Law I 10/5/2023 Case Analysis; Lucy v. Zehmer According to the case of Lucy v. Zehmer, the following is the analysis of the contractual elements and ruling, and my opinion on whether I agree with the ruling. · The contractual element Zehmer contended was missing. It was Zehmer's contention that he and Lucy had not come to any kind of arrangement regarding the sale of the land. He said that the piece of paper he had signed was nothing more than a prank and not a legitimate offer in any way. In his second line of defense, he asserted that he was under the influence of alcohol and not in his right mind when he signed the document. · Summarize the court ruling and explain the reason for the ruling. The judge sided with Lucy and determined that there existed a legal agreement between her and Zehmer. The court's decision was favorable to Lucy. The judge and the other members of the jury were of the opinion that the piece of paper signed by Zehmer represented a legitimate offer to sell the farm to Lucy. It was a legally enforceable contract that could be carried out in court. The judge also took into consideration the fact that, despite the fact that Zehmer had consumed alcohol, he was not so intoxicated that he was unable to comprehend the results of his conduct. · Agree or disagree with the ruling, and include a rationale to support your ideas. In this particular situation, I agree with the decision that the court made. The manner in which Zehmer conducted himself suggested that he was serious about selling Lucy the land. His behaviors were consistent with someone who was attempting to negotiate a sale, despite the fact that he claimed it was a joke at the time. Lucy's case was given an additional boost by the fact that the agreement was put in writing and signed by him. In addition, the judge took into consideration the fact that he was not so drunk as to be unable of comprehending the results of his conduct. As a result, Zelmer was required to fulfill his end of the bargain and sell the property to Lucy. · Summarize a personal experience in which you entered into a contract that you did not think of as a binding contract at the time. Consider which elements of a contract were in place and which were missing. When a buddy of mine was moving into a new apartment, I offered to help. We did not go over any specifics on the payment terms or the timeframe for the assignment. Because
at the time it was merely a favor that I was doing for a friend, I did not consider it to be a legally enforceable contract. However, as I began packing and loading his belongings, I realized that it would take longer than intended, and that I would be late for an important meeting as a result. My