Just the Facts
Summary Judgment / Procedure
Justifiable Reliance
Fun with Precedent
100

The name of the Beatle who owned the guitar Batesmeier believed he was purchasing.  

Who is John Lennon?

100

Standard of review that Court applies in reviewing trial court's grant of summary judgment.

What is de novo review?

100

A person may not justifiably rely on a misrepresentation if ____ indicate the reliance is not justified.  

What are red flags?

100

TX Supreme Court has never defined this term.

What are red flags?

200

The rare-guitar researcher who concluded that the guitar was the allegedly missing Stratocaster

Who is Doctor Robert?
200
Party moving for summary judgment must show that ______________________________ and that it is entitled to judgment as a matter of law.  

What is no genuine issue as to any material fact?

200

Ordinarily a fact issue for a jury to decide. 

What is justifiable reliance?

200

TX Supreme Court decision recognizing that a relationship of trust and confidence may arise informally from purely personal relationships.

What is Thigpen v. Locke?

300

The shop where Mr. Mustard formerly worked

What is Strawberry Lane?

300

What claim did Batesmeier raise in his complaint filed against Fusewood?

What is fraud in the inducement?

300

Honesty and integrity of the other party do not excuse a failure to exercise ______  __________.  

What is reasonable diligence?

300

This case involved allegedly fraudulent statements related to whether certain acreage the defendant sought to lease was open.

What is JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. v. Orca Assets G.P., LLC?   

400

The amount Batesmeier paid for the guitar at issue

What is $350,000

400

The Court's fundamental inquiry is whether ________________ could differ in their conclusions in light of all the evidence presented.

What are reasonable jurors?

400

In an arm's length transaction, the defrauded party must exercise __________ _________ for the protection of its own interests

What is ordinary care?

400

This Fifth Circuit case involved a "complicated question about whether credit-card debt is dischargeable in bankruptcy" and relied upon the Restatement (Second) of Torts to define justifiable reliance.

What is In re Mercer?

500

The name of the shop on the sticker on the headstock of the guitar

What is Grimwoods music shop?

500

Batesmeier is seeking this relief.  

What is rescission of the contract and damages ($350,000 and punitive damages)? 

500

A court must consider ___ and ____ to determine whether justifiable reliance has been negated as a matter of law. 

What is (1) the contract and (2) the nature of the parties' relationship?

500

This case involved certain bond investors alleging they were misled by false audit reports issued by a company's accountants.  

What is Grant Thornton LLP v. Prospect High Income Fund?