The License

Question 1

Definition?

Answer 1

A mere privilege to enter another’s land for a delineated purpose.

Question 2

Are licenses subject to the Statute of Frauds?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

Licenses are ____ _____ at the will of the licensor, UNLESS . . .

Answer 3

Freely revocable

Estoppel applies to bar revocation

Question 4

What are the two classic license scenarios on the bar exam?

Answer 4

Ticket cases

Neighbors talking by a fence

Question 5

Do tickets create a non-revocable license?

Answer 5

No

Question 6

Neighbor A, talking by the fence with Neighbor B, says “B, you can have that right of way across my land.” This oral easement is enforceable/unenforceable?

Answer 6

Unenforceable. Such easements must be in writing.

Question 7

Neighbor A, talking by the fence with Neighbor B, says “B, you can have that right of way across my land.”

This attempt an oral easement creates a __________ instead.

Answer 7

Freely revocable license.

Question 8

Estoppel will apply to bar revocation of a license only when the licensee has invested substantial _____ and/or _____ in reasonable reliance on the license’s continuation

Answer 8

Labor

Money