Colby Contracts in Writing to Sell His 2005 Dodge-Brand Pick-Up

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Essay

Colby contracts in writing to sell his 2005 Dodge-brand pick-up truck to Efrem for $10,500.Colby agrees to deliver the truck on Friday,and Efrem promises to pay the $10,500 on the following Monday.On Thursday,Efrem tells Colby that he changed his mind and will not buy the truck.Over the weekend,Efrem changes his mind again and tenders $10,500 to Colby on Monday.Colby has not sold the truck to another party but refuses the tender and refuses to deliver.Efrem claims that Colby has breached their contract.Colby contends that Efrem's repudiation released him from his duty to perform under the contract.Who is correct,and why?

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Definitions:

Reconciliation

The process of ensuring two sets of records (usually the balances of two accounts) are in agreement, by identifying discrepancies and making necessary adjustments.

Consolidated Information

Financial information that combines the accounting records of a parent company and its subsidiaries into one set of financial statements, as if they were a single entity.

Separate Financial Statements

Statements presented by a parent or an investor with joint control of, or significant influence over, an investee, in which the investments are accounted for at cost in accordance with AASB 9 / IFRS 9.

Repurchased Shares

Shares bought back by the issuing company, reducing the amount of outstanding stock on the open market.