Marvin Contracts with House Painters R Us to Paint the Interior

question 45

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Marvin contracts with House Painters R Us to paint the interior of his house lemon yellow throughout.The total contract price is $7,000.House Painters R Us's anticipated profit on the job is $4500.If Marvin breaches the contract before House Painters R Us has begun work on the job and has not incurred any expenses,then its damages will be $7000.

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