Instructions: This week$$s written assignment requires analysis of the following hypothetical fact pattern by applying the IRAC method. Be sure to use headings to organize your brief. This assignment is worth a maximum of $20$ points.

Facts:

The Murdocks contract with Straight$-$line Construction, Inc., to build a house for them for $$860,000.$ The specifications state $$all plumbing bowls and fixtures $...$ to be Crane brand.$$ The Murdocks leave on vacation, and during their absence$,$ Straight$-$line is unable to buy and install Crane plumbing fixtures. Instead, Straight$-$line installs Kohler brand fixtures, an equivalent in the industry. On completion of the building contract, the Murdocks inspect the work, discover the substitution, and refuse to accept the house, claiming Straight$-$line has breached the conditions set forth in the specifications. Use the following as a guide for your fact analysis.

I: What issue$($s$)$ are raised by this fact pattern?

R: What rule$($s$)$ of law discussed in this weeks reading $($Chapter $16$ of our text$)$ could be applied to resolve the issue$($s$)?$

A: Apply the rule and discuss in light of all facts raised by this hypothetical.

C: What is your conclusion?