Marilyn Is a Contractor-Computer Programmer Who Works for SIM Co

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Essay

Marilyn is a contractor-computer programmer who works for SIM Co.in its principal place of business in New Jersey.Marilyn designs a corporate information system (CIS)for Matrix Corp. ,a SIM Co.client,which has its offices in New York City.Unfortunately,the CIS crashes before Marilyn is paid for her work and all of Matrix's records are lost,requiring Matrix to spend $300,000 to reconstruct the system.Matrix sues SIM Co.for breach of contract.Marilyn believes that the crash was not caused by her CIS and that she should be paid by SIM Co.Discuss the options Marilyn and SIM Co.have in responding to the suit.

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