Reference no: EM133474657

Question: On April 4, a homeowner hired an electrician to evaluate his home's wiring. The electrician found the wiring to be faulty, called it a fire hazard, and urged the homeowner to fix it soon. That day, the homeowner entered into a written contract with the electrician, whereby the electrician agreed to repair the wiring for $1,600. The contract provided that the repair would take place prior to April 30, on a day when the homeowner would be home. On April 26, the work had yet to be done so the homeowner called the electrician to pin down a date. The electrician suggested April 29, and the homeowner agreed. On the morning of April 29, the electrician arrived ready to do the repair work. However, he discovered that no one was home, and he could not get inside. Earlier that morning, the homeowner had been rushed to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy, and the homeowner did not return home from the hospital until May 1. On that day, the faulty wiring caused a fire that severely damaged the house.

Will the electrician succeed in a breach of contract action?