Question: Trevor is an ex test cricketer and writes a column every two weeks for an online magazine called The Yorker He has a contract for

Trevor is an ex test cricketer and writes a column every two weeks for an online magazine called "The Yorker"

He has a contract for three seasons.

One of the terms of his contract is that his column will be the first story listed in each edition in which he writes. The column is also to include a photo of himself.

The editor of the online magazine had an exclusive interview with Virat Kohli one of the best cricketers in the world and decided to list Trevor's column at number three to make room for the interview with Virat Kohli.There also was no photo of Trevor in the third listed story.

When Trevor saw the published edition he was incensed and complained that "The Yorker" had breached his contract and he was now going to write for another online magazine called "Line and Length".

The CEO of the "The Yorker" magazine seeks your advice as to whether Trevor can terminate the contract as he would like to retain Trevor's services.

a)Has there been a breach of the contract by "The Yorker"?

b)Can Trevor terminate his employment contract and move to the other online magazine?

c)Are there any similar cases that assist you in advising "The Yorker"?

d)If just Trevor's photo was missing and the article was listed at number one could Trevor terminate the contract?

e)If he cannot terminate the contract, what other remedies does Trevor have?

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