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In full Halloween spirit, here are a few
fun legal things I found associated with the holiday.
I ain’t afraid of no ghosts. Stambovsky v. Ackley is a thrilling
case in property law/contract law regarding the sale of a house inhabited by
ghosts. The court held that if the seller
knows of a condition unlikely to be discovered by a careful and prudent buyer
and impairs the value of the contract, nondisclosure of this condition
represents a basis for rescission. The judge’s opinion is riddled with
spooky puns for a fun read.
Laws can even haunt your Halloween
fun. Did you know in Walnut Creek, CA
you can’t wear a mask or disguise without a permit? If you pretend to be a clergyman in Alabama,
you could be arrested and/or fined.
Possession of silly string on Halloween in Hollywood, CA will get you a
$1000 fine! For more wicked crazy laws,
click here.
Halloween comes with a variety of spooky
television specials. Have you ever
wondered what the repercussions were for Homer Simpson selling his soul to the
Devil or Jack Skellington’s impersonation of Santa Clause in The Nightmare
Before Christmas? Could the Ghostbusters
be charged for false imprisonment by the ghosts they trap? Find the answers to these questions and more here.
Avoid scary predicaments by brushing up
on your tort and criminal law as Trick or Treat rounds the corner. Review premise liability, vandalism, and
trespassing to avoid horrific legal consequences (read more here).
Have a happy and lawful Halloween!
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