Breach of contract

5 Case Law March 31, 2016 Frank Coluccio Construcion Company, Inc. v. King County [Frank Coluccio Constriction Co. v. King County, 136 Wash.App. 751, 150 P.3d 1147 (Div. 1 2007) I. FACTS The contractor took action against county, alleging breach of contract along with other claims. King County hired Frank Coluccio Construction Co., Inc. (FCCC) to perform as general contractor for a public works project involving the contruction of a small utility tunnel under the Duwamish Waterway. FCCC hired Donald

combination of tort, contract, and warranty law precepts. One must distinguish the type of damages that are recoverable by the first owner and any subsequent owners. Damages that arise out of defective products that may threaten the safety of any occupant would lie under the auspices of strict tort liability. Whereas defects in workmanship that merely lower the value of the real estate should lie simply with the original owner and his/her relation with the original builder in breach of an implied warranty

been presented the legal issues that have arisen relate to three separate commercial contracts which have been entered into. Different legal issues have affected each contract but on the whole there are three main elements which can be identified, these being, of breach of contract, frustration of contract and a failure with regard to the perfect tender rule, mitigated by substantial performance. Each contract will be considered separately using legislation and relevant case law to come to a determination

Analysis of the Suit • Breach of Contract • Invasion of Privacy • Disney’s Customs, Practice, and Usage • The Financial Analysis of Peggy Lee’s Claim • The Claim • Peggy Lee’s Damages • Peggy Lee’s Award (if she prevails) • Recommendation/ Conclusion INTRODUCTION/FACTS In 1952, voice actress, Peggy Lee, collaborated with Disney in the production of Lady and the Tramp. Her

preceding to look at other issues arising from this case, is whether there was an intention to be legally bound. The presumption of the intention to create legal relations refers to whether the parties, via their agreement, wish to be enforced by contract law. Therefore, in this case, the courts must determine whether this is an social/domestic agreements or a commercial arrangement. Firstly, we distinguish the difference between domestic/social agreements and commercial agreements in order to apply

November 2014 Legal Research Assignment - Weather To prove entitlement, it must be shown that events beyond the contractor’s control delayed the time given in the contract. The most efficient way to prove weather delays is to update the baseline schedule regularly. The baseline schedule is used to measure project progress and contract performance. According to the Business Dictionary, “Any change caused by change in scope of the project invalidates the original schedule and necessitates a new baseline

transfer of the domain name to Gallo under the ACPA. Which, Spider Web appeals. Spider was a limited partnership who registered domain names over 2000 and sells them on an Internet auction, not accepting bids less than $10,000. Spiders intent was to contract with Gallo to sell the domain, but never made and effort to do so.

Hawaiian Telephone company in HT’s breach of action. In 1978, Microform Data got into a contract with HT, to manufacture and install an assistance system that would handle 15000 calls per hour. The contract called for installation by mid-February, 1979.Microform was not able to meet the deadline and it was then known that the company was 9 months away from providing the system they were supposed to provide according to the contract. Hawaiian Company then cancelled the contract and sued Microform for the

Southern had breached the contract.

of an offer is a statement made by an offeror that he or she is prepared to be bound to a contractual position-the first essential element to the meeting of the minds of the contracting parties. The Requirement of an Offer 1) Present intention to contract The language used in an offer should present a commitment or undertaking. 2) Definiteness An offer should be definite and should be made under such circumstances that the person receiving the offer has reason to believe that the offeror is willing