On Fleek Furniture, Inc. is a furniture manufacturer located in Norfolk, Virginia.On Fleekenters into a contract with
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"On Fleek" Furniture, Inc. is a furniture manufacturer located in Norfolk, Virginia."On Fleek"enters into a contract with Black Panther Interiors, L. L. C. in Jacksonville, Florida, agreeing to sell Black Panther Interiors 1,000 dining room chairs at a total contract price of $100,000.The contract's shipping term designates "F. O. B. Destination," and stipulates that Daquan, Ursula, and Inez ("D.U.I.") Shipping, International will transport the furniture from Norfolk to Jacksonville.
D.U. I. Shipping has retained the services of a ship steward, Brett Favre, to captain the ship en route to Jacksonville. Favre has history of alcohol abuse, but his professional record is clear of any mishaps.
On a clear day, with calm waters, blue skies and the absence of wind, Favre runs his ship aground, and all cargo is ruined as a result of water damage.Evidence indicates that Favre was intoxicated at the time of the accident.As between "On Fleek" Furniture and Black Panther Interiors, who held title to the chairs when the ship ran aground? As between "On Fleek" Furniture and Black Panther Interiors, who bears the loss of the chairs? Ultimately, does D. U. I. Shipping bear legal responsibility for the chairs?