The Judsons deeded their property to the Synders, using a deed with a description that a
court has determined to be legally inadequate. The Snyders, using the same description,
deeded the property to the Crismons. The Crismons lived on the property for 32 years.
The children of the Snyders then emerged to reclaim the property stating that the deed
was legally insufficient to transfer title. Explain the parties’ rights.
Why do we protect bona fide purchasers?
A landlord entered into a lease of one of his shopping center spaces to an office
supply/stationery store which was also a smoke shop and gift store. The lease provided
the landlord would not rent any of the premises to a tenant “for the purpose of carrying
on a business similar to that of the tenant.” The landlord leased to a Supersave Drug
Mart which sold stationery, tobacco products, prescription drugs and health and beauty
aids. The original tenant sued for breach of the covenant. Has there been such a breach?
Perfected secured parties can obtain priority over other parties by obtaining the other
parties’ consent.
Resident A, a conscientious homeowner, lives next door to Resident B, who currently
has 4’‘foot tall weeds in his yard and keeps four monkeys as pets. The weeds have
produced allergic reactions in A and her family. The monkeys swing from trees on both
A’s and B’s properties. The monkeys are flea’‘ridden, and A is concerned for her
children’s welfare. What rights does A have?