James Purchased an Abandoned Lot

question 18

Essay

James purchased an abandoned lot.When he started to develop the land,he discovered several underground storage tanks containing hazardous waste buried on the site.He claims the seller,Richards,is liable to him for the cost of removing the tanks.Richards claims he owned the lot for 20 years and never knew of the underground tanks.Richards argues he purchased the land from Thomas and that Thomas or his heirs are liable for the cost of removing the underground tanks.Explain whether Richards is liable to James.Does Thomas or do his heirs have any liability to James or Richards?

Comprehension of Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Understand arousal theory and how it explains behavior and performance.

Recognize instinctive behaviors and differentiate them from learned behaviors.

Understanding the impact of emotional states on physical behaviours and vice versa.

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Definitions:

Material Buildings

Structures constructed from physical materials such as wood, steel, concrete, etc.

Abstract Ideals

Concepts or principles that exist in thought or as an idea but do not have a physical or concrete existence.

Social Conventions

Established norms and agreed upon standards of behavior in a society.

Preexisting Rules

Regulations or guidelines that were established before a particular event or situation.