Tony Enters into a Contract with Joseph to Supply His

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Essay

Tony enters into a contract with Joseph to supply his entire output of guavas from each season at the then current market price.Joseph plans to use the guavas to make jams.However,the contract did not contain any clause as to when it can be terminated.Tony gave a one-year notice period to Joseph prior to termination of the contract.Joseph intentionally did not make any arrangements for himself to acquire guavas from elsewhere.When Tony expressed his inability to supply Joseph the guavas after one year,Joseph sued Tony for breach of contract.Is Joseph's approach justified?

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Definitions:

Direct Materials

Raw materials that are directly used in the production of a product and can be easily traced back to the product.

Product Cost

The total amount of costs directly assigned to the creation of a product, including materials, labor, and overhead.

Operating Expenses

All the costs associated with the day-to-day operations of a business, excluding the direct costs of producing goods and services.

Current Liabilities

Short-term financial obligations that are due within one year or within the normal operating cycle of a business, including accounts payable, short-term loans, and taxes payable.