Final answer:
Monica may sue Chandler for Anticipatory Breach because Chandler indicated before the due date that he would not fulfill his contractual obligation. Anticipatory Breach allows one to sue before the performance due date passes. This doctrine applies when a party clearly states they will not perform their contracted duties. The correct option is C) Anticipatory Breach
Step-by-step explanation:
If Chandler and Monica entered into a contract where Chandler was obligated to deliver goods by September 10th, and Chandler informed Monica on September 3rd that he did not intend to fulfill this obligation, Monica may successfully sue Chandler for Anticipatory Breach. Anticipatory Breach, also known as anticipatory repudiation, occurs when one party to a contract communicates their intention not to perform their contractual obligation before it is due. This allows the non-breaching party (Monica) to sue for breach of contract before the actual date of performance (September 10th) has arrived.
Promissory estoppel is a principle that prevents a party from arguing that an unfulfilled promise that led the other party to reasonably rely on it should not be legally upheld. Accord and satisfaction denote a legal settlement where an agreement is made and executed to resolve a debt or claim. Substantial performance occurs when most of a contractual obligation has been fulfilled, with only minor deviations from the agreed terms. In this scenario, as Chandler has expressed his intent not to perform at all, the appropriate cause of action is the doctrine of anticipatory breach. The correct option is C) Anticipatory Breach