Milt Built a Barn for the Lowreys, but Unintentionally Deviated

question 12

Essay

Milt built a barn for the Lowreys, but unintentionally deviated from the agreed specifications. The contract price for Milt's work was $10,500. The barn is usable, but the damages for his deviation were $700. Identify the type of breach the courts would probably deem Milt's departure from the contract to be, and discuss the result of this type of breach.

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Definitions:

FMV

Fair Market Value, the price that a willing buyer and seller would agree on when both parties are informed and under no pressure to trade.

FMV

Fair Market Value, the price at which a property would sell under normal conditions.

Basis

The amount of investment in property for tax purposes, used to calculate gain or loss on the sale, exchange, or other disposition of the property.

Cash Distribution

Cash Distribution is the payment of funds from a corporation or a financial institution to a shareholder or account holder, often from profits or interest earnings.