Instructions
Scenario
Pat Painter has a contract to paint Harry Homeowner’s house for $6,000.00. Pat would supply all materials at a cost to Pat of $1,000. This is a valid contract in every respect. Harry breaches the contract by refusing to let Pat paint the house, which Pat found out before spending any money on the materials. Pat is able to find another job that nets a profit of $4,200 during that same time that Harry’s house was to be painted. Discuss how much, if anything, Pat can recover from Harry in damages?
Provide sound reasoning for your stance and back it up with references from your book or other sources, if possible. Your logic should be factual, not emotional. Rely on I RAC as you craft your posts, so you address the scenario from a legal analysis perspective. However, your posts do not need to structure as formally as your other writing assignments. Then, reply to two or more of your classmates’ postings (three additional postings are needed for an “Exemplary” grade). Please be sure your replies are substantive in nature. Simply replying “I like your thoughts” or “I don’t agree but I respect your opinion” will not suffice as a substantive response. The
Provide sound reasoning for your stance and back it up with references from your book or other sources, if possible. Your logic should be factual, not emotional. Rely on I RAC as you craft your posts, so you address the scenario from a legal analysis perspective. However, your posts do not need to structure as formally as your other writing assignments. Then, reply to two or more of your classmates’ postings (three additional postings are needed for an “Exemplary” grade). Please be sure your replies are substantive in nature. Simply replying “I like your thoughts” or “I don’t agree but I respect your opinion” will not suffice as a substantive response. The purpose of these discussion boards is to engage in thoughtful and professional discussions with your classmates.
Submission
After posting your initial post, reply to two or more of your classmates’postings (three additional postings are needed for an “Exemplary” grade). Please be sure your replies are substantive in nature. Simply replying “I like your thoughts” or “I don’t agree but I respect your opinion” will not suffice as a substantive response. The purpose of these discussion boards is to engage in thoughtful and professional discussions with your classmates. Note: You will not see your classmates’ posts until you post to the discussion.