Quiz on Jaggers and the Simmonses

What was the legal issue the court had to determine in this case?

• Whether the house was legally built.

• Whether Jaggers had fulfilled his contractual obligations.

• Whether there was a valid oral contract between the parties.

• Whether the Simmonses owed money to Jaggers

Which court's decision was being appealed in *Simmons v. Jaggers*?

• The Supreme Court of the United States

• The Mississippi Court of Appeals

• The Chancery Court of Lee County

• The Circuit Court of Tunica County

What was the initial agreement between the Simmonses and Jaggers according to Jaggers's testimony?

• Jaggers would build the house for free as a wedding gift.

• Jaggers would build the house at cost and be paid $20,000 when the house was sold.

• Jaggers would be paid $50,000 for his services after the sale of the house.

• The Simmonses would pay Jaggers immediately after the house was built.

Which of the following did the Simmonses claim in their version of events?

• They agreed to pay Jaggers $20,000 upon the sale of the house.

• They never agreed to pay Jaggers and considered the house a wedding gift.

• They paid Jaggers $20,000 upfront.

• They agreed to give Jaggers a portion of the profits from the sale.

What was the total amount of profit made from the sale of the house?

• $20,000

• $30,000

• $50,000

• $60,000

The Simmonses' version of the story was fully consistent with each other's testimony.

• True

• False

Why did Jaggers file a construction lien on the house?

• Because the Simmonses refused to pay him $20,000 after selling the house.

• Because the house was not completed on time.

• Because the Simmonses did not allow Jaggers to inspect the house.

• Because the Simmonses wanted to use the money for another house.

Christi's brother Jeff testified that he had overheard a conversation about paying Jaggers $20,000 for building the house.

• True

• False

Why did Eddie Simmons say they could not purchase the condo in Florida?

• They changed their minds about buying a condo.

• The price of the condo increased unexpectedly.

• Eddie had lost a lot of money gambling in Tunica.

• They decided to invest in another property.

Eddie Simmons acknowledged the existence of the $20,000 agreement in court.

• True

• False