Contract Law

[adreesa]

John, who has just turned 19, decides to hold a birthday party for all his college friends (in total 70). He enters into a contract with William to do all the catering; the contract price being £1000. Seven days before the party William goes to John and says that the food for the party costs more than he had anticipated, and if John does not agree to pay an extra £200 he may well be forced to cancel the whole contract. In the meantime, a company called Food ‘R’ Us approaches John and says that they could supply all the food for £1300. Reluctantly, John decides to stick with William and agrees to the increased price. John now receives William’s invoice for £1200 and is hesitating whether to pay it or not
advise john

[lcg]

do your own homework! that's my advice.....

[boxtops]

If he agreed to the increased price, then IMO he has to pay (particularly if the party has already taken place?)

[grasscarp]

Not answering your question, but asking one.
Why would he even consider Food R us because they are asking more than Williams original or revised quote? It says John decides "reluctantly" - if he doesnt want to pay 200 more, why would he want to pay 300?
Doesnt make sense to me. He agreed to pay William's increased price so how can he hesitate at all.????? I am confused.

[factor-fiction]

I'm curious as to why the Food R Us quote is considered relevant

[grasscarp]

Advice to John - seek help from a responsible adult. Maths and handling money is not for you.

[chrissa1]

"Reluctantly??" The food is obviously more expensive than William thought. Food 'R' Us thinks so too.
He has saved himself £100. He should pay William.

[adreesa]

does anyone know what area of law this would come under?

[grasscarp]

"He enters into a contract" err - contract law?

[adreesa]

yes but there are different areas of contract law so what i meant to ask is what area of contract law does it come under??

[grasscarp]

There are others on here who are legal experts, but I would guess that it is an express contract where the parties state the terms, either orally or in writing, at the time of its formation. There is a definite written or oral offer that is accepted by the offeree (i.e., the person to whom the offer is made) in a manner that explicitly demonstrates consent to its terms.

[boxtops]

As other say, the question (and the amounts) don't add up anyway....

[Peter Pedant]

branch is contract

It is a contract for services - for which I think there is modern act of parliament

the other bit is renegotiation on an agreed contract
Does the contract allow for this

and finally under what part of the contract is he allowed to cancel ?

and good luck