Julian was renovating his house and wanted to install several light fixtures and increase the number of
Question:
Julian was renovating his house and wanted to install several light fixtures and increase the number of electrical outlets in his basement. His neighbour recommended a friend named Jessica, who had done some electrical work for her when she remodelled her kitchen the previous year. Julian contacted Jessica and the signed a contract for Jessica to install 12 light fixtures in the basement ceiling as well as 8 electrical outlets. The light fixtures, electrical outlets and necessary wiring would cost $2,900. Labour and installation were quoted at $2,100. During one of their conversations, Julian realized Jessica was not a licensed electrician. Julian called you because he knew you recently took a business law class. 1. Can Julian refuse to pay Jessica under the contract? If so, on what basis? If not, why not? 2. Jessica's contract required her to provide light fixtures, electrical boxes, and wiring as well as services as an electrician. What, if anything, can Jessica enforce. Explain fully.