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Elvis Presley—The Contracts Cases
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There have been a few lawsuits covering various aspects of contract law. The cases below deal with issues such as promissory estoppel, etc.

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· 148 Investment Group v. Elvis Presley Enterprises

· Alden v. Presley

· Matter of Fairfield General Corp.

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The Contracts Cases
148 Investment Group v. Elvis Presley Enterprises
54 F.3d 777 (6th Cir.(Tenn.), May 10, 1995)
Overview: Plaintiffs sue Elvis Presley Enterprises for breach of contract concerning lease of gold piano for display at Graceland and profits obtained from its use in violation of contractual agreement.
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Alden v. Presley
637 S.W.2d 862 (Tenn., Aug 30, 1982)
Overview: Mother of Ginger Alden, Elvis' girlfriend at the time of his death (and the person who discovered his body), sues his estate for the enforcement of a gratuitous promise to pay off her mortgage, on the basis of detrimental reliance.
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Matter of Fairfield General Corp.
(Vernon Presley, Executor of Elvis' Estate, co-defendant)
75 N.J. 398, 383 A.2d 98 (N.J., Feb 15, 1978)
Overview: In this relatively complex case, receiver files petition seeking to compel Elvis' Estate to proceed with purchase of a 707 airplane or pay damages. The case deals with some interesting issues related to Specific Performance, Judicial Sales, Receivership, etc.
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