The Adams family hired Money Pit Construction Company to renovate a carriage house on their property. The contract price was $89,500. After the Adams family took possession of the house a dispute arose over the quality of the workmanship. Because of the dispute, the Adams, on the advice of their attorneys, Moe, Larry & Curley, withheld the balance of the $44,000. due under the contract and they brought a lawsuit for declaratory judgment. In their lawsuit, the Adams sought a discharge from their remaining obligations under the contract, alleging that Money Pit failed to perform their obligations under the contract

The jury found that when the Adams took possession of the house the doors

lacked handles, there were no light fixtures and the fireplace mantel was

not level.

Did Money Pit's defective performance discharge the Adams from their

remaining obligations under the contract? Explain. What does the law

require? What must the jury decide?