Asked by
Saloni Priya
on Nov 10, 2024Verified
Back in the days when people in Vancouver sold houses as houses and not for demolition, Mrs. Reid prepared her house for the market by contracting with Silversteps Ltd. to have her front steps replaced for the sum of $2800. Warren, an employee of the company, worked for days framing the stairs and pouring the concrete. Unfortunately, he had done the framing wrong and, in addition, the concrete mix was faulty, so all of his efforts were in vain, and the stairs were not useable. On these facts, which of the following is true?
A) Mrs. Reid could successfully sue only Silversteps Ltd. for breach of contract.
B) Mrs. Reid could successfully sue Silversteps Ltd. for breach of contract or Warren for breach of contract but not both.
C) Mrs. Reid could successfully sue both Silversteps Ltd. and Warren for breach of contract because they were both connected with the job.
D) If Silversteps Ltd. failed to pay Warren under the employment contract, Warren could sue Mrs. Reid directly for his pay because he worked on her stairs.
E) Mrs. Reid could successfully sue the manufacturer of the cement for breach of contract because the cement was not fit for its purpose.
Breach of Contract
Occurs when one party to a contractual agreement fails to fulfill their obligations under the contract, leading to possible legal action.
Concrete Mix
A combination of cement, water, sand, and aggregate (gravel or stone) that when cured, forms a robust and durable construction material.
- Acquire knowledge about the accountabilities and risks associated with parties in a situation of contract breach.
Verified Answer
MJ
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the accountabilities and risks associated with parties in a situation of contract breach.