Jun Is Building a Home for Tessa That Is to Be

question 18

Essay

Jun is building a home for Tessa that is to be completed by December 31st. Jun tells Tessa that he needs to hire additional workers in order to have the home done by that time and that she needs to pay him an extra $10,000. Tessa agrees to pay. Jun finishes the home and asks for his $10,000. Tessa refuses to pay. If Jun sues, what is the likely result? Discuss whether you believe the result is ethical and equitable.

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Definitions:

ADR

Alternative Dispute Resolution, a range of processes such as mediation and arbitration used to resolve disputes without going to court.

Speedy Resolution

The quick settlement of a dispute or legal case without prolongation.

Binding Precedent

A principle or rule established in a previous legal case that must be followed by courts in future cases with similar issues or facts.

Lengthy Process

Describes a procedure or series of actions that takes a considerable amount of time to complete, often due to complexity or detailed requirements.