Fola also orders a luxury taxi from Supacars for a dance on the evening of the
festival.When the taxi arrives Fola is told that Supacars are busy with other customers,
so Quickcabs are to take her instead.The small taxi supplied is cold, noisy and dirty, and
breaks down on the way to the dance, so that Fola and her friends arrive late.
Evaluate the accuracy of eachof the four statements A, B, C and D individually, as they
apply to the facts in the above scenario.
Statement A: The contract between Fola and the Hip hotel may be frustrated rather
than breached.
Statement B: If the contract between Fola and the Hip hotel is found to be frustrated
the Hip hotel may claim damages in compensation from Fola.
Statement C:The contract between Fola and Bella may be cancelled as it has not yet
been completed.
Statement D: Supacars are entitled to send another firm of taxis to perform the
contract on their behalf.
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