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Weekly Bar Question 02/18/08

Janet had a season ticket for the Blackhawks' hockey games at the United Center (Section 112, Row 6, Seat 9).  During the intermission between the first and second periods of a game between the Blackhawks and the visiting Avalanche, Janet solicited signatures for a petition urging that the coach of the Blackhawks be fired. 

The United Center and the Blackhawks are owned by Hull, Inc., a privately owned entity.  As evidenced by many prominently displayed signs, Hull prohibits all solicitations anywhere within the United Center at any time and in any manner.  Hull notified Janet to cease her solicitation of signatures. 

Janet continued to seek signatures on her petition during the Blackhawks' next three home games at the United Center.  Each time, Hull notified Janet to cease such solicitation.  Janet announced her intention to seek signatures on her petition again during the Blackhawks' next home game at the United Center.  Hull wrote a letter informing Janet that her season ticket was canceled and tendering a refund for the unused portion.  Janet refused the tender and brought an appropriate action to establish the right to attend all home games. 

In this action, the court will decide for 

(A)   Hull, because it has a right and obligation to control activities on realty it owns and has invited the public to visit.

(B)   Hull, because Janet's ticket to hockey games created only a license.

(C)   Janet, because, having paid value for the ticket, her right to be present cannot be revoked.

(D)   Janet, because she was not committing a nuisance by her activities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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