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Tom owned some land on which he intended to build a shopping center

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Tom owned some land on which he intended to build a shopping center. Tom promised Stacy the opportunity to become one of the shopping center tenants at terms "at least equal to that of any other major department store in the center" if Stacy would help persuade the local zoning authorities to allow the shopping center construction. Due to Stacy's solicitation, the zoning authority granted the construction permits. However, Tom refused to give Stacy a lease. Stacy sued for breach of contract.

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Write an analysis of one of the contract cases.

Select one case from Step 1 that you find most interesting. Write a one- to a two-page analysis of your selected decision categorizing the problems associated with the contract case. Consider the following analysis criteria:

• Examine the case and describe the elements of the contract including the offer, acceptance, and consideration. Include a discussion of whether the contract falls under the U.C.C. or is subject to the state's statute of frauds. Describe the breach of the contract. What kinds of remedies are available to a court in this case (specific performance, damages, injunction, and so on)? Describe which is the most appropriate in your opinion given the facts of the case.