66.
(p. 443)
Assuming the parties live in a jurisdiction that allows donee beneficiaries to enforce
rights under a contract, against whom may a donee beneficiary enforce rights and why?
67.
(p. 443)
Maurice is excited because a developer plans a subdivision full of high priced homes that
will adjoin his property. Maurice is so pleased that he puts in a new swimming pool to celebrate.
Maurice believes that the subdivision will significantly increase the value of his property. The
developer, however, changes his mind and decides not to develop the subdivision. Maurice is
angry and asks if he can sue the developer, particularly since he can establish reliance. What
would you tell Maurice and why? Discuss whether you agree with the law on this issue and why
or why not.