Why Was the Plaintiff Builder Successful in the Case of Pavey

question 39

Multiple Choice

Why was the plaintiff builder successful in the case of Pavey & Matthews Pty Ltd v Paul (1987) 162 CLR 221?

• A)The work was completed with proper skill and on time.
• B)The defendant had repudiated the contract.
• C)The defendant had received a benefit from the builder's performance of the contract.
• D)The contract was entire and not divisible.

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