Edris York hired Mega Contracting operated by Costas Moon to do some renovations on the outside of his house for a total price of $14,500.00. The work was never completed and Mr. York has the following issues with the renovation. Mr. York says that he paid the contractor $14,500 to build a staircase and retaining wall, and install a glass door, railing and motion light. Mr. York also paid $2951 to another landscaping company to fix the property. Mr. York also says that the work is bad, the condition of the property is a mess, the job is not done and he wants his property put back the way it was. Lastly, says that Mr. Moon is avoiding him and wants to sue Mr. Moon

Mr. Moon, says that he was willing to complete the job, but Mr. York fired him from the job and kicked him off the job site. He also says that Mr. York demanded half of the money back but he already spent a lot of money on this job and offered to refund Mr. York $2,000.00 He has some documents that support what he is saying. Your instructor will send the documents to your group.

Questions (Canadian Law)

What type of breach of contract is Mr. Moon experiencing?

What sections in the Sale of Goods Act R.S.O 1990 will support it?

What sections in the Consumer Protection Act, 2006 will support it?

What case law can Mr. Moon rely on to win this case?

What will be his defence for not completing the job?

What will be the best remedy to this scenario?

What case will best support a closing argument if it goes to trial?

What is your advice on this case scenario?