Question

Clyde contracts with Seaside Resorts to rent an oceanfront room for a romantic weekend with his girlfriend Anne. In fact, Clyde intends to propose to Anne on the beach under the full moon during their stay. He made this decision after booking the room. The contract with Seaside Resorts requires a $250 deposit with the remaining $250 due upon check-in. The deposit is nonrefundable unless the reservation is canceled at least 48 hours prior to check-in. The day before they are to leave for the resort, Clyde and Anne have a huge fight and break up. If Clyde calls Seaside, cancels the reservation, and demands a refund of his deposit, is Seaside legally obligated to refund Clyde's money?

Answer 1

The answer is: Seaside Resorts has no legal obligation to refund Clyde's money.

Step-by-step explanation:

Clyde and Seaside Resorts engaged in a bilateral contract in which Clyde made the $250 deposit and would later pay the remaining $250 upon check in, while Seaside Resorts was to provide an oceanfront room for the weekend. If Seaside Resorts made it to clear to Clyde that the $250 deposit was nonrefundable, then Clyde can't request a refund since he didn't keep his side of the contract.