Piper paid Lulu $200 in advance to hang Christmas lights at Piper’s home. The contract for the deal specified that Lulu was to hang the lights so they hung down three inches from the roofline of Piper’s home. Shortly after Lulu hung the lights and left, Piper noticed that they hung down four inches from the roof line. Piper immediately called Lulu and told her of the issue. Lulu responded “too bad, so sad,” hung up, and then blocked Piper’s number. If Piper sues Lulu for breach of contract, which of the following is Lulu’s best defense?

A painter was showcasing her work at an art gallery one evening when a wealthy art enthusiast approached her and said, “Your work is incredible! I own a gallery in San Francisco. Here’s my card—”would you consider relocating to California?” The painter responded, “Are you serious? I’ve always wanted to move there!” The gallery owner replied, “Come to San Francisco, and I’ll give you a spot in my gallery.” They discussed where the gallery was located, when the painter could move, the type of work she would be expected to produce, and how much commission she would earn from sales. The painter spent her savings on moving to San Francisco and emailed the gallery owner a week before her planned arrival. When she showed up at the gallery, the owner said, “Sorry, but I’ve decided not to feature your work after all.” Can the painter recover her moving expenses?

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?