1. Analyze the elements of this case to determine whether a valid contract exists between Sam and the chain store. Support your response by identifying the elements of a valid contract in your analysis.
2. Assume there is not a valid contract between Sam and the chain store. Analyze the elements of a quasi-contract and a promissory estoppel to determine whether the chain store would prevail on a claim of either. Why or why not? Include support for your analysis.
3. Identify the rights and obligations of both the landlord and tenant under a standard residential lease agreement.
4. Based upon those rights and obligations, does Sam’s landlord have grounds to evict? Why or why not?
5. Further, what defenses might Sam raise to an eviction action? Support your response.

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