Problem:
Homeowner contracted with Builder to build an addition onto her home for $25,000. Homeowner paid builder $10,000 of the cost up front. Partway through construction, Builder received a much more lucrative contract to build an office building and abandoned the project for Homeowner, breaching that contract after having spent $5,000 on the project. Homeowner hired new Contractor to finish the job, which it did, requiring Homeowner to pay $18,000 to new Contractor.
If Homeowner sues the original Builder for breach of contract, what available remedy would be best for Homeowner?
- Restitution
- Reliance
- Expectation
- Specific Performance