Prof. Law & Ethics
77393/06 Spring 2003
Class 16: March 24, 2003

Reading and questions for class 17, March 26:
Read text pages 398 - 406 (bottom).
Jacob & Youngs v. Kent
In terms of the various remedies described in Section E of your text, what remedy did the home owner (defendant) want from the builder (plaintiff)?
In terms of the various remedies described in your text, what remedy did the Court of Appeals grant the home owner?

Grun Roofing v. Cope
According to the court's opinion the home owner (plaintiff) sued the builder (defendant) for $1,500. The court does not explain how the plaintiff justified the amount of $1,500. In terms of the various remedies described in your text, how could the home owner have justified her claim for $1,500?
In terms of the various remedies described in your text, what remedy did the Court of Civil Appeals of Texas grant the home owner?

Panhandle Agri-Service v. Becker
What is cover?
Be sure you understand exactly how the court calculated the damages in this case.