Fact Pattern $3$

Grace entered a contract with Cal for a comprehensive kitchen remodel. The total contract price was set at $$60,000,$ with the project timeline estimated at three months.

As part of the payment schedule in their contract, Grace made an initial payment of $$40,000$ to Cal. However, after beginning the project and partially completing the work, Cal abandoned the project midway.

Grace, left with an incomplete kitchen, sought out the services of another contractor, Ben, who finished the remodel as initially agreed with Cal for $$5,000.$

In preparation for a potential lawsuit against Cal, Grace hired an expert in construction valuation. After a thorough assessment, the expert determined that the value of the work performed by Cal before abandoning the project amounted to $$25,000.$

Explain what remedy Grace should elect in her lawsuit against Cal. Should she pursue expectation damages or restitution? Why?

Cano, Inc. v Judet, $331$ So$.3$d $179($Fla$.4$th DCA $2021).$