Quest Resources, Inc

question 59

Essay

Quest Resources, Inc., contracts with Ring Communications Corporation (RCC) for RCC to design and build an all-weather communications system for Quest's field operations. RCC builds the system, but it functions effectively only in good weather. Is this a breach of the contract? If so, what remedies does Quest have?

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