“SteeloWorld” manufactures steel furniture. One of its important machines used for manufacturing such furniture broke down. To repair that machine, SteeloWorld had to send it to “FixingSolutions”. In this regard, SteeloWorld contracted with “CargoCarriers” to transport the machine to “FixingSolutions” and bring it back within 2 days after the repair is done. SteeloWorld did not inform CargoCarriers the emergency of fixing the machine. FixingSolutions fixed the machine on time. But CargoCarriers delayed the delivery of the repaired machine by 1 week. This led to the stoppage of furniture manufacturing for few days and affected the business of SteeloWorld. Now, SteeloWorld wants to sue CargoCarriers for loss of profits. Can SteeloWorld claim damages from CargoCarriers? What do you think? Give reasons to your answer.

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“SteeloWorld” manufactures steel furniture. One of its important machines used for manufacturing such furniture broke down. To repair that machine, SteeloWorld had to send it to “FixingSolutions”. In this regard, SteeloWorld contracted with “CargoCarriers” to transport the machine to “FixingSolutions” and bring it back within 2 days after the repair is done. SteeloWorld did not inform CargoCarriers the emergency of fixing the machine. FixingSolutions fixed the machine on time. But CargoCarriers delayed the delivery of the repaired machine by 1 week. This led to the stoppage of furniture manufacturing for few days and affected the business of SteeloWorld. Now, SteeloWorld wants to sue CargoCarriers for loss of profits. Can SteeloWorld claim damages from CargoCarriers? What do you think? Give reasons to your answer.

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