Question

Acme Stone & Block Company contracted to sell and deliver to the City of

Minneapolis a quantity of paving blocks, with delivery to be made in the first six

months of the next calendar year. The contract did not contain any clause excusing a

late delivery in the event of a strike, shortage or similar events beyond the

company’s control. Because of a nationwide boxcar shortage, the company

informed the city that it would not be able to deliver in time. The city protests and

calls attention to the terms of the agreement. What are the options of the parties?

Discuss.

Answer 1

The Options Are Given Below.

1.Alternate Material for the product which is being delivered.

2.Alternate Production of the particular material

3.Try to discuss with local authorities about their product delivery and try to find out the solution.

4.Change in design of the product so that no need of the product which can not be deliver on time

5.Maintain a high level of inventory for the product to address the high demand