Question

9. Jorge hired Lucy Winn to play the piano at his daughter’s wedding.   Lucy agreed to play for the wedding and the reception for one flat fee.   Lucy did not show up for the wedding or the reception. Jorge sued Lucy for breach of contact. Using IRAC, what would be the outcome?

Answer 1

Issue: The issue, in the above case, is whether there is a breach of contract by Lucy for not playing at the wedding and the reception.

Rule: The rule that applies, in this case, is the failure to perform an action by one of the parties to a contract is called a breach of non-performance.

Analysis: When Lucy did not show up at the wedding and reception to perform and play the piano, Lucy breached the terms of the agreement and failed to fulfill her end of the contract. Therefore, Jorge can sue Lucy for the breach of the terms of the contract and claim damages.

Conclusion: Since it is clear that Lucy breached the terms of the contract by not playing the piano at the wedding and reception according to the terms of the agreement, Jorge is highly likely to win the lawsuit against Lucy in court.