Business Law - Question 3 Ayanda wants to throw a surprise birthday party for two of her closest friends over the course of the weekend. She has decided to host Nomawethu’s party on the Friday evening and Ethan’s party on Saturday. During her party planning, she finds a catering company, Quick Stix Catering, and decides to use them to cater for both parties, despite the poor reviews. Ayanda and Quick Stix agree to the following: • The delivery of a R1 000 seafood platter on Friday at 16h00. • The delivery of an R800 sandwich platter on Saturday at 18h00. Ayanda pays Quick Stix Catering accordingly. On Friday, Quick Stix arrives at Ayanda’s stated venue at 16h00 sharp. Ayanda is nowhere to be seen and cannot be contacted on any of her given numbers to accept the seafood platter. After numerous phone calls and waiting over an hour, Quick Stix leaves the venue. On Saturday, Quick Stix arrives at Ayanda’s stated venue at 18h00 and Ayanda accepts delivery of the sandwich platter. However, when the party starts, it is clear that the bread on the sandwich platter is moldy, and a number of party guests become sick as a result of consuming it. Questions: Q.3.1 Explain what breach has occurred in relation to the seafood platter. Discuss what remedies might be available and to whom in this instance. Q.3.2 Explain what breach has occurred in relation to the sandwich platter. Discuss what remedies might be available and to whom in this instance.
Business Law - Question 3
Ayanda wants to throw a surprise birthday party for two of her closest friends over the course of the weekend. She has decided to host Nomawethu’s party on the Friday evening and Ethan’s party on Saturday. During her party planning, she finds a catering company, Quick Stix Catering, and decides to use them to cater for both parties, despite the poor reviews.
Ayanda and Quick Stix agree to the following:
• The delivery of a R1 000 seafood platter on Friday at 16h00.
• The delivery of an R800 sandwich platter on Saturday at 18h00.
Ayanda pays Quick Stix Catering accordingly.
On Friday, Quick Stix arrives at Ayanda’s stated venue at 16h00 sharp. Ayanda is nowhere to be seen and cannot be contacted on any of her given numbers to accept the seafood platter. After numerous phone calls and waiting over an hour, Quick Stix leaves the venue. On Saturday, Quick Stix arrives at Ayanda’s stated venue at 18h00 and Ayanda accepts delivery of the sandwich platter. However, when the party starts, it is clear that the bread on the sandwich platter is moldy, and a number of party guests become sick as a result of consuming it.
Questions:
Q.3.1 Explain what breach has occurred in relation to the seafood platter. Discuss what remedies might be available and to whom in this instance.
Q.3.2 Explain what breach has occurred in relation to the sandwich platter. Discuss what remedies might be available and to whom in this instance.
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