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Tanush koripalli
on Nov 29, 2024
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Bill is currently enrolled in law school. He expects to graduate and take the bar exam in order to be able to practice law. Before Bill becomes a lawyer, he promises to represent his friend, Tom, in a breach of contract action if Tom will pay him 25% of the settlement. Bill negotiates and the case settles for $50,000. Tom refuses to pay Bill. Bill then graduates and attempts to sue Tom. Bill has a legal right to enforce the agreement.
Bar Exam
A rigorous examination that law graduates must pass in order to practice law in a specific jurisdiction.
Legal Right
An entitlement or permission backed by the law or legal system, allowing or empowering action or possession.
Sue
To take legal action against an individual or entity, typically in civil court, seeking remedy or justice for a wrong perceived to have been committed.
- Distinguish between agreements that are illegal, void, and legally enforceable.
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Learning Objectives
- Distinguish between agreements that are illegal, void, and legally enforceable.