In theory, mineral rights to land can extend to the center of the earth

Which of the following options may be available to a lessee against whom an acceleration clause in a lease has been triggered?

A) The validity of the clause may be challenged in court on the basis of non est factum B) The validity of the clause may be challenged on the basis that it is inequitable C) The validity of the clause may be challenged on the basis that it is a penalty D) The validity of the clause may be challenged in court on the basis of mistake E) The validity of the clause cannot be challenged.

Howard Heyman is the successful and well-respected manager of the Vancouver Ballet Company. After seven years' service, he is dismissed because the Board of Directors can no longer stand his prickly, arrogant personality and behaviour

The Board issues a press release saying that Howard was fired because of complaints of sexual harassment by young male members of the company. Howard is stung by these accusations, and goes into a serious depression which lasts nearly a year. Howard brings an action for wrongful dismissal, which VBC vigorously defends. It is not until the third day of trial that the defendants admit that the dismissal was without cause. What damages would Howard likely be awarded? A) common law notice B) damages for mental suffering C) punitive damages D) Both A and B E) All of the above