Gretchen, Who Lived in Calgary, Entered into a Contract with Matt

question 69

Essay

Gretchen, who lived in Calgary, entered into a contract with Matt, who lives in Edmonton.He paid $2500 to her at the outset and she promised that she would edit a book that he was in the process of writing.After completing slightly more than half of the job, however, Gretchen received an offer to act in a play on Broadway.Since acting had always been her dream, she pleaded with Matt to let her go to New York without finishing her project with him.She also pleaded with him to retain the $2500 that she had received from him because she needed a great deal of money to make the move.Since he was fond of Gretchen, Matt agreed.She then sold almost all of her belongings, including her computer, and moved to New York.A week later, however, Matt changed his mind when he learned that Gretchen was acting in Cats, a Broadway production that he disliked very much.He therefore now insists that she must fulfill the rest of her contractual obligations.Is he correct? Explain your answer.

---

Definitions:

Management

The process of dealing with or controlling things or people, often within an organizational setting, including planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources to achieve specific goals.

Social Casework Services

Professional assistance provided by social workers to individuals, families, and groups to help them cope with and solve personal and social problems.

Social Welfare Agency

An organization that provides services designed to aid individuals and families in need, focusing on health, education, and poverty alleviation.

Direct Services

Immediate support services provided to individuals or groups to address specific needs, such as counselling, healthcare, or social assistance.