oe agreed to paint Harry's house for $16,000, inside and out. Joe wanted to quote $18,000, but felt sorry for Harry with four children and not much money, but lave him a good deal. When Joe had painted everything except the kitchen, a friend asked him to go on a holiday with her, and Joe, who felt he was ready for the oliday decided he had had enough painting. He left a note for Harry saying "I will pick up my cheque for $16,000 when I return". Which of the following statements s correct? Multiple Choice Joe abandoned the contract before he had completed performance and is not entitled to any money since he has breached the contract. The court will order specific performance of the contract and Joe will have to complete the painting for the agreed-upon $16,000. Joe is entitled to $16,000, less what it costs Harry to finish having the kitchen painted, since he has substantially performed the contract. Joe is entitled to the full amount of $16,000 since, as he has in fact done at least $16,000 worth of work, he should get that on a quantum meruit basis