Joseph Hires a Builder to Build Him a Home According

question 21

Multiple Choice

Joseph hires a builder to build him a home according to certain specifications.Shortly after moving in, he discovers serious problems with the plumbing that cause his basement to flood.Neither the builder nor Joseph, however, was aware of the plumbing problems before he moved in.Which of the following legal actions might enable Joseph to recover damages?

• A)Breach of substantial performance.
• B)The implied warranty of habitability
• C)Failure of specific performance.
• D)Mutual mistake.
• E)None of the above.

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Definitions:

Cost-benefit Analysis

Cost-benefit analysis is a process used to evaluate the total anticipated cost of a project compared to the benefits in order to determine the best course of action.

Outsourcing

The practice of hiring third parties to perform services or produce goods that were traditionally performed or produced in-house.

Productivity Losses

The decline in the effectiveness or efficiency of a workforce, often leading to a decrease in output, revenue, or service quality.

Potential Outsourcing

The possibility of transferring certain job functions or services to external providers to increase efficiency or reduce costs.