Question

I have a friend who saw an advertisement for a van, which she

thought would be good to use for business as this would make it easier for her to reach people in local villages during the week. The van was being advertised by Ben, so She contacted him to ask if he could also service the van for the same price as she wanted to be sure that it would work for her o Monday. He assured her that the service can be done over the weekend. He told her that he could get the servicing done on the Sat. Ben didn't finish for sat. Based on the extra agreement she pay the price of the van provided that the van would be ready for Saturday at noon but instead, it was ready by Wednesday. so she lost a profit of $1500, she had to cancel a special order for a local cycling club that trades exclusively with her company on Tuesday, which means she lost a further $3000 profit. what should be my legal advice to her in this instance, if there is a contract between Rita and Ben?

Answer 1

If there is a contract between your friend Rita and Ben, it is important to review the terms of the contract to determine the legal rights and obligations of both parties. Based on the facts provided, it appears that there was an agreement between Rita and Ben for him to service the van by Saturday at noon, and that this agreement was not fulfilled. As a result of Ben's failure to complete the service on time, Rita suffered financial losses.

In this situation, Rita may have legal recourse against Ben for breach of contract. She may be able to seek damages to compensate for the losses she suffered as a result of Ben's failure to fulfill his obligations under the contract. This could include the $1500 profit she lost due to the delay in servicing the van, as well as the $3000 profit she lost from canceling the special order for the local cycling club.

To pursue a legal claim for breach of contract, Rita may need to provide evidence to support her case, such as the terms of the contract and any correspondence or documentation related to the agreement. It may also be helpful for her to consult with a lawyer who can provide legal advice and guidance on how to proceed with her claim.

In summary, if there is a contract between Rita and Ben, she may have legal recourse for the financial losses she suffered as a result of Ben's failure to fulfill his obligations under the contract. It is important for her to review the terms of the contract and seek legal advice to determine the best course ofaction.