Harold and Ali Enter into a Contract Where Ali Has

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Essay

Harold and Ali enter into a contract where Ali has to ship goods within six weeks of signing the contract.Two weeks later, Ali informs Howard that he cannot provide the shipment in time.What type of contractual breach does this constitute? Suggest Howard's course of action following the breach of contract.

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Definitions:

Nonnegotiable

Pertaining to an item or document that cannot be transferred or assigned to another party in exchange for money or goods.

Assignment

The transfer of rights, property, or obligations from one party to another, often used in contexts such as contracts, leases, and insurance policies.

Qualified Indorsement

An endowment that restricts the transfer of a negotiable instrument except under certain conditions.

Negotiability

Negotiability refers to the characteristic of a document or instrument that allows it to be transferred or assigned from one party to another, ensuring the transferee obtains certain legal rights.