BUS 206 6 1 Case Analysis.docx BUS 206 BUS 206 Module 6 Case Analysis New Hampshire University Lucy v. Zehmer is a U.S. case regarding contract formation and enforceability of a contract in the common law. On Dec
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BUS 206 6 1 Case Analysis.docx BUS 206 BUS 206 Module 6 Case Analysis New Hampshire University Lucy v. Zehmer is a U.S. case regarding contract formation and enforceability of a contract in the common law. On December 20, 1952, Lucy and Zehmer went to a restaurant owned by Zehmer and had quite a bit to drink while discussing the possibility of selling Zehmer™s farm. That evening, Zehmer writes on the back of the restaurant™s receipt: œWe hereby agree to sell to W. O. Lucy the Ferguson Farm complete for $50,000.00, title satisfactory to buyerœ. Here is the image of this famous contract: (Source: Cooley Law School, Western Michigan University) This note was signed by Zehmer and his wife. Shortly thereafter, Lucy hires an attorney to validate the title of the farm and conclude the transaction. Lucy™s attorney writes to Zehmer asking for when he had the intention to close the deal. However, Zehmer responds stating that he never had the intention to sell his farm. He stated further that the note on the receipt was written in jest and did not represent a binding commitment on his part as they were in a jovial atmosphere and he was the influence of alcohol. The case ultimately goes to court. Court™s decision in the case Archibald C. Buchanan of the Supreme Court of Virginia rendered the court™s judgment in this case. The court™s decision was unanimous to the effect that Zehmer was not intoxicated to a point where he was unable to understand what he was doing. Zehmer was able to comprehend the consequ. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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