Albert agrees to buy 200 laptops from Desmond for $40,000, to be delivered in two weeks' time. When the delivery date arrives, Desmond tells Albert that he is short of stock and can only supply 100 laptops. Albert says this is unacceptable, and instead arranges to buy 200 laptops of the same kind, from another supplier, Robert, for $40,000. Robert delivers the computers the same day. Choose the correct statement:

Select one:

a.Albert cannot claim damages because he has suffered no loss. He is already in the same position as if the contract was properly performed by Desmond.

b.Albert can sue Desmond and claim damages because he has seriously breached the contract.

c.Albert cannot claim damages because he has waited too long.

On Monday, Charlie orders some books from Danni. He advises her that the order is urgent, as he requires the books by Friday. Danni fails to bring the books by Friday - instead, she arrives with the books the following Monday. Charlie rejects the books and refuses to pay Danni for them. What has occurred?

Select one:

a.Danni has breached the contract, and the breach is serious. Charlie is entitled to reject the books and terminate the contract.

b.Charlie has breached the contract, because he has repudiated when he was not entitled to.

c.Danni has breached the contract, but the breach is not serious. Charlie is only entitled to damages for any loss suffered.

Samantha orders some fancy desserts from Tasha, for a large work function at a top advertising firm. Tasha calls on the morning of the event and says that she won't be able to deliver the desserts in time for the function.

Samantha makes some phone calls and finds another supplier who can provide similar desserts in time, but this will cost an extra $300.

Choose the correct statement about this scenario:

Select one:

a.Samantha cannot claim any amount in compensation from Tasha because she phoned her in advance of the function.

b.If Samantha mitigates her loss by purchasing the desserts from the other supplier, she can claim the extra $300 in compensation from Tasha.

c.If Samantha cancels the whole work function because of Tasha's breach, she can claim compensation from Tasha to cover all the losses.