Jim Contracted with Kevin to Serve as a Guide for Kevin

question 21

Multiple Choice

Jim contracted with Kevin to serve as a guide for Kevin on his three-week fishing trip to Canada. The contract was made on April 1 with the trip to begin on June 1. On May 1, Kevin notified Jim that he had changed his mind and would be unable to make the trip. He also refused to pay Jim any compensation. In this case:

• A) because the contract is executory, Jim has suffered no damages, and Kevin has no obligation to pay any compensation.
• B) Kevin has anticipatorily repudiated the contract and is immediately liable to Jim for damages.
• C) Jim must wait until June 1 to see if Kevin will perform his contractual duties and, if he does not, then Jim may sue Kevin for damages.
• D) Jim must try to find "cover" to replace the breached contract, and if he is not able to do so before June 1, then Kevin is liable to Jim for damages.

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Definitions:

Hindlimb

The back limbs of a quadruped animal, involved in locomotion and supporting the animal’s weight.

Common Fibular Nerve

A nerve in the lower leg that branches from the sciatic nerve and provides sensation and motor function to parts of the leg.

Sciatic Nerve

A major nerve extending from the lower end of the spinal cord down the back of the thigh, and dividing into the tibial and common peroneal nerves.

Common Fibular Nerve

A nerve in the leg that supplies muscles that flex the foot and toes, and provides sensation over part of the foot.