Business Law: Chapter 11

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Chapter 11 Cases: all but 11-5 1. Plaintiff: Berardis (Jerry A. Berardi, Betty J. Berardi, and Bentley Corporation) Defendant: Meadowbrook Mall Company Facts: - the Berardis had leased space and did not pay rent in 1990 and Meadowbrook received a lien on a property of the Berardis - a settlement agreement was signed for this issue - Berardis allege that they were forced into the original agreement by duress Issue: Was the 1997 agreement signed under duress? Decision: The Berardis were not under duress when signing the agreement in 1997 and it is therefore enforceable. The decision of the trial court is affirmed. 2. Plaintiff: Rea Defendant: Paulson Facts: - home had been left equally to four children - moved in with Larry and was worried about losing her home, Larry took over complete care of his mother, cut his siblings out and got a new deed that his mother signed Issue: Did Larry exert undue influence over his mother Decision: Larry was trusted by his mother and did have undue infuence over her 3.5and the signing of the deed 3. Plaintiff: Maroun Defendant: Wyreless Systems, Inc. Facts: - Maroun was hired by Wyreless for $300,000 per year, a $300,000 bonus for successful organization of the company, 15% of equity which will be tied to agreeable milestones, ect. - Maroun was terminated in February 2001 and is suing for unreceived salary payments, 15% equity, and bank account money that would be his if the required capital was not raised to start the company - Maroun received a judgement to receive the earned salary Issue: Was the employment agreement fraudulent in its promises? Decision: There was no fraud committed by Wyreless and all claims had intent and were completed 4. Plaintiff: Reed Defendant: King Facts: - there had been murders in the house that Reed bought from King but King did not tell Reed about the murders

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