Corrie Contractually Agreed to Build a House for Ed in Exchange

question 34

Multiple Choice

Corrie contractually agreed to build a house for Ed in exchange for $250 000. After completing about 75 percent of the project, Corrie ran out of resources and informed Ed that she could not continue. She therefore abandoned the job, as well as a substantial amount of materials at the work site. After Corrie left, Ed used the abandoned materials to finish the job himself. Which of the following statements most likely is TRUE?

• A) Because Ed completed the job, Corrie is entitled to have the contract discharged on the basis of performance.
• B) Although she is not entitled to be paid for her services, Corrie is entitled to sue on the contract in order to be paid for the materials that Ed used to complete the project.
• C) If the court classifies the parties' agreement as an entire contract, then Ed is liable for the materials that he used in completing the project, but he is not liable for the work that Corrie performed.
• D) Corrie is entitled to partial payment on the basis of the doctrine of substantial performance.
• E) Because Corrie did not complete the project, the parties never actually had a contract.

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