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I need your immediate assistance on another case, "The Dilemma at Dalton

Designs," where we are assessing the implications of discharge by substantial

performance.

Case Summary: The Dilemma at Dalton Designs

Dalton Designs, a bespoke furniture manufacturer, entered into a contract with

Prestige Hotels, a luxury hotel chain, to supply custom furniture for their new

boutique hotel in Cascade City. The contract stipulated delivery of $100$ custom

chairs and $50$ tables within four months, with specific design requirements and

quality standards. Dalton Designs delivered $90$ chairs and all tables by the deadline.

The remaining $10$ chairs were delivered a month late due to production issues

attributed to rare wood supply delays.

Prestige Hotels has withheld payment for the late chairs and is seeking

compensatory damages for breach of contract, claiming the delay impacted their

grand opening schedule. Dalton Designs argues that their delivery constitutes

substantial performance, as the majority of the furniture was delivered on time and

the delay was due to unforeseeable circumstances.

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USing the text answer the following:$-$

Evaluate whether Dalton Designs$$ delivery can be considered substantial performance and discuss the impact on their obligations under the contract.

Analyze the elements present that establish the existence of a valid contract between Dalton Designs and Prestige Hotels.

Assess whether Prestige Hotels is justified in seeking compensatory damages, considering the details of the contract performance and the delivery delay.

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