Question

Bruce told Adam that he was selling his house in Syracuse, New York. Adam sent Bruce an e-mail containing an offer of $300,000 for the house. Bruce responded via e-mail that he wanted $315,000 for the house. After further e-mails, the parties finally agreed on a sale with a price of $310,000. A series of e-mails contained the terms of the sale, and all included a salutation containing their typewritten names. However, Bruce later decided to sell the house to Marty for $325,000. Adam sued Bruce, claiming that Bruce breached their contract for the sale of the house. Most likely, Adam will:

Answer 1

Answer: Win, because the essential terms of the contract were set forth in the signed e-mails.

Step-by-step explanation:

Based on the information given in the scenario, Adam will win because the essential terms of the contract were set forth in the signed e-mails.

In this situation, Bruce told Adam that he was selling his house and they both negotiated and agreed agreed on a sales price of $310,000 and there were series of e-mails that indicates the terms of the sale, and all included a salutation containing their typewritten names.

Therefore, based on the above reason, the fact that Bruce sold the house to Marty is a breach of contract and Adam will likely win if he sued Bruce.