Mike buys a new car from AutoWorld. During his conversation with Ben, the car salesman, Ben tells Mike that the car is “perfect for long road trips” and that it “gets excellent fuel efficiency.” The written contract includes a section labeled “warranty,” which states that the car is warranted for defects in materials and workmanship for five years. The written contract does not include a merger clause. After two months, Mike takes the car on a long trip and finds that the fuel efficiency is much worse than expected. Thus, Mike sues AutoWorld, claiming that AutoWorld’s statements about fuel efficiency and suitability for road trips were breached. Is Mike likely to prevail?

Answer this question based on the following fact situation: Blair struck a deal with Sam via email to buy Sam’s used iPhone Pro Max (latest model) for $900. Sam had been given the phone as a gift from his daughter who had bought it new, used it for a month, and decided she did not like it. Prior to striking the deal, Blair asked Sam whether the phone had its original screen. Sam responded truthfully, “as far as I know, it does.” Blair then venmoed Sam $900, and Sam shipped Blair the phone. Soon thereafter, Blair discovered that the screen had been replaced. Assume instead that Blair seeks to void the contract by arguing unilateral mistake with respect to screen status. Which of the following is Sam’s best defense?

Sarah hires Custom Kitchens, Inc. to install custom-built cabinets in her home for $15,000. The contract includes $10,000 for the cabinets and $5,000 for installation. During the installation, the cabinets are damaged, and Sarah sues for breach of contract, claiming breach of the implied warranty per UCC Article 2. Custom Kitchens argues that the contract is for services and thus not covered by the UCC. Under the Bonebrake test, which of the following is the best analysis of whether the UCC applies?

ToysRUs needed to purchase 500,000 Fidget Spinners before the holiday season. ToysRUs contracted in writing with Spinnerx to purchase 500,000 Fidget Spinners for $3,000,000. The day the contract was signed, ToysRUs sent Spinnerx its first installment of $1,000,000. Three weeks before the shipment of Fidget Spinners was to be delivered, the Spinnerx board of directors initiated a takeover, firing the CEO in the process. The new Spinnerx management disliked ToysRUs and decided to keep the $1,000,000 and not ship any Fidget Spinners. In a rush to meet holiday demand, ToysRUs had to purchase 500,000 spinners for $5,000,000. What amount of damages would ToysRUs likely be awarded for Spinnerx’s breach?

Jane, a graphic designer, has a one-year contract with an advertising agency, paying her $60,000. After three months, the agency breaches the contract and terminates Jane without cause. Jane begins searching for similar employment but does not find a new job until six months later, with a monthly salary of $5,000. She sues the agency for breach of contract. How much is Jane likely to recover in damages?

A temperamental musician was highly sought after in the Tucson area for playing at weddings. A couple contracted with the musician to play at their wedding on Mt. Lemmon. In the written agreement, the musician included two conditions for him playing at the wedding: there must be zero snow anywhere on the mountain, and the wedding party must provide Bose brand speakers capable of producing 1.21 gigawatts of amperage. On the day of the wedding, the musician arrived an hour early to make sure his conditions were met. On his drive up, he saw no snow, and when he inspected the speakers, they met his specifications. Satisfied, he began setting up his equipment. Twenty minutes before the wedding, the musician found a snow drift on the north side of an outhouse. Outraged, he packed his things and drove back home. The couple, angry that they had no wedding music, sued the musician for breach of contract. What is the likely result?

A farmer needed to offload a very small parcel of land for $495. Fred, his neighbor, expressed interest in buying it. Fred met the farmer on the land to get a tour. “I will take it,” said Fred. “Great news!” said the farmer. “In 363 days from today, after my final harvest, let’s meet so that you can give me the $495 in cash, and I can officially transfer the title over to you.” The two shook hands but never put any of this deal in writing. Three hundred sixty-three days later, Fred called the farmer to get him the $495, but the farmer refused to go through with the deal. If Fred brings a breach of contract lawsuit against the farmer, does the farmer have a viable statute of frauds defense?

Two friends, Alex and Taylor, are having dinner at a restaurant. During the conversation, Alex writes on a piece of paper, “I agree to sell my vintage car to Taylor for $10,000,” and signs it. Taylor is excited and believes Alex is serious, but Alex later claims he was joking and that he didn’t truly intend to sell the car. Is Alex contractually bound to sell his car to Taylor?

A medical supply company, MedSafe, enters into a contract to sell 100,000 units of surgical masks to a hospital chain, HealthFirst, for a total price of $200,000. Due to a sudden increase in demand for medical supplies, the market price for surgical masks skyrockets shortly after the contract is signed. When MedSafe realizes it can sell the masks for a much higher price elsewhere, it notifies HealthFirst that it is cancelling the contract. In response, HealthFirst attempts to find another supplier but discovers that the only available option is selling the same quantity of masks for $800,000, reflecting the new market price. Ultimately, HealthFirst decides not to purchase the masks at the higher price but sues MedSafe for breach of contract. If HealthFirst prevails in court, what amount of damages is the court likely to award?

A homeowner hires a contractor to renovate a kitchen, with a completion deadline of August 1. On July 15, the contractor tells the homeowner, “I am running behind on another job, so I am very doubtful that I will be able to finish your kitchen by the deadline.” The homeowner immediately declares the contract terminated and sues the contractor for breach of contract.Which of the following is the most likely outcome?