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This case study is concerned with Contract, more specifically the materiality of a breach of contract, and the remedies thus allowable.
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CASE STUDY 1 Jack has a contract with Acme Builders. Acme Builders are to lay out Jack's driveway in fancy paving blocks at a cost of £2,000. Jack has agreed that prior to the commencement of the work he will lift and remove the existing two rows of slabs. For a variety of reasons, Jack does not manage to lift the slabs. When the builders turn up they refuse to start the job. In fact they say they have plenty of other work on and cancel the contract altogether. Jack enters into a second contract with another firm of builders. They will do the work for £2,500 plus £150 for lifting the existing slabs. Jack is aggrieved that the work is costing him more and wonders whether Acme were justified in their attitude. With full reference to authority advise Jack. The following essay, submitted by a student, received a mark of 65%. Tutor's Notes and...
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