Problem
• Highlight the pertinent facts;
• Identify the issue of law posed by the case problem. This will be in the form of a question based on a legal concept from the chapter.
• What should be the decision in the case? (i.e. the answer to the issue).
• The reasoning for such decision.
Zoey is about to buy a house on a hill. Prior to the purchase, she obtains a promise from Charlene, the owner of the adjacent property that Charlene will not build any structure that would block Zoey's view. In reliance on this promise, Zoey buys the house. Is Charlene's promise binding? Why or why not?