Katy Perry Fights 1-800-Flowers Founder Over $15M Home

Katy Perry Fights 1-800-Flowers Founder Over $15M Home

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The video discusses a legal dispute between Katy Perry and Carl Westcott over a $15 million house. Westcott wants to back out of the sale, but Perry insists on the contract. She is also suing for $1.4 million in losses. The video also covers Perry's past legal issues with a Catholic convent, where the nuns objected to her purchase, leading to a court ruling in her favor and the nuns' bankruptcy. Ethical considerations of these legal actions are discussed.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Carl Westcott wants to back out of the house sale to Katy Perry?

He found a better buyer.

The house was damaged.

He was not in the right mindset to sell.

He decided to keep the house for himself.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the legal dispute between Katy Perry and the nuns over the convent?

The nuns won the case.

The convent was sold to another buyer.

The case was dismissed.

Katy Perry won, and the nuns had to pay her.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What financial consequence did the nuns face after losing the legal battle with Katy Perry?

They received a fine.

They filed for bankruptcy.

They had to pay for Perry's legal fees.

They had to sell another property.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the moral questions raised in the final section regarding contract law?

Should contracts be voided if one party regrets the decision?

Should contracts always favor the wealthier party?

Should contract law consider the religious status of individuals involved?

Should contracts be rewritten to be more understandable?

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the narrator's reaction to the outcome of the convent case?

They are indifferent.

They are surprised and conflicted.

They fully support the decision.

They find it amusing.