In Hinson V

question 443

Multiple Choice

In Hinson v. N&W Construction, where Hinson submitted the low bid to N&W for plumbing work to be part of a larger construction project by N&W, but then refused to do the work when construction was started by N&W, the court held that Hinson's bid:

• A) could not be relied upon by N&W because he was not licensed for such work
• B) was unrealistically low, which N&W recognized, so it could not rely on the bid
• C) was valid, so there was a breach of contract; Hinson was liable for the full value of the contract
• D) created liability based on promissory estoppel, so he was liable for the extra costs incurred by N&W
• E) created liability based on promissory estoppel, so he was liable for the full value of the contract

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Definitions:

Material Breach

A significant violation or failure to comply with a contractual duty, which can lead to the contract's termination.

Minor Breach

A violation of a contract that does not significantly harm the intent of the agreement, allowing the contract to still be fulfilled.

Architect LLC

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Discharged

Released from a contract, obligation, or debt; in legal terms, it often refers to a debt being forgiven or a prisoner being released.