ABC Appliances contracted to provide kitchen appliances for an apartment complex for $93,500. Several months later, ABC discovered that a mathematical error had been made in the bid and that the bid should have been for an additional $30,150 and refused to deliver the appliances. What remedies does the apartment complex owner have? (Hint: There are multiple contract remedies here)

ABC Appliances contracted to provide kitchen appliances for an apartment complex for $93,500. Several months later, ABC discovered that a mathematical error had been made in the bid and that the bid should have been for an additional $30,150 and refused to deliver the appliances. What remedies does the apartment complex owner have? (Hint: There are multiple contract remedies here)

SWFT Comprehensive Volume 2019

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Chapter16: Accounting Periods And Methods

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