Hypothetical Case Problems

Case 1.Lucetta orders 20 pounds of flour fromBakingWorld at $5 per pound.Upon receipt of the order,BakingWorld ships the flour.

1. Is this a contract for the sale of goods?
2. IfBakingWorld ships 10 pounds of flour at $5 per pound, what willLucetta's rights be under the contract?
3. IfBakingWorld ships 20 pounds of cornmeal instead flour, will it be inbreach of contract?
4. IfBakingWorld ships 20 pounds of cornmeal toLucetta with a note saying,"Sorry, we are out of flour, but here is some lovely cornmeal in case it willdo," will it have breached the contract?

For your initial post, review Case 1 about Lucetta and Baking World in the Hypothetical Case Problems section in the Chapter Summary of Chapter 7, and answer the following questions:

• Does a valid contract exist?
  • If so, explain each element of the contract.
  • If not, explain what elements are missing.
• If Baking World ships only 10 pounds of flour, does your analysis change? Is there a valid contract?
• If Baking World ships cornmeal, is there a valid contract? Why or why not?
  • Is this a breach of contract? Why or why not?
  • What are the damages for this specific breach of contract?
  • What are the remedies for this specific breach of contract?