Contract Law Problem Question

Contract Law Problem Question

Introduction

The study is related to the breach of contract which focuses on the case between Ian and Jamie Ramsey. The case indicates that the agreement is made between the both parties that is, if Ian delivers a leaflet detailing the restaurants new menu and special offers for the month then Jamie Ramsey will repay the favour; for which Ian agreed to do so. Therefore, the contract was made between both the parties. However, at the time of repaying the favour, Jamie Ramsey refused to abide by his previous statement that is a voucher of £200 will be given to spend in his restaurant.

Advice to Ian

As in the given scenario, the breach of contract took place, thus, it is recommended that Ian should settle the issue without any legal actions, the reason of this statement is that contract between Ian and Jamie Ramsey was oral contract that was not written, that is why, it is difficult to sue Jamie Ramsey. In context of breach of contract, when doing any kind of agreement, it is important to write a contract. Having a contract creates a written obligation between two or more parties. If a party fails to honor the terms of a contract, this is known as breach of contract1. Moreover, if a party does not perform a specific act on time, not done under the contract, or not done at all, it may be a breach of contract.

In this case, firstly, a verbal promise exists that does not give any indication of a contract. Oral contracts are enforceable but cannot be proven in court, in case of their breach. In this case, there is an ethical obligation existing because of the breach of promise. Failure to perform the obligation created by an enforceable promise is a ...