Legal Case Summary

Century Tile, Inc. v. Hirsch Glass Company


Date Argued: Fri Jan 13 2012
Case Number: 10-56084
Docket Number: 7839854
Judges:Zouhary, Fletcher, Fisher
Duration: 38 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Century Tile, Inc. v. Hirsch Glass Company** **Docket Number:** 7839854 **Court:** [Specify Court if known, e.g., Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois] **Date:** [Specify Date of Ruling or Filing] **Parties Involved:** - Plaintiff: Century Tile, Inc. - Defendant: Hirsch Glass Company **Background:** Century Tile, Inc. is a corporation engaged in the distribution and sale of tile products. Hirsch Glass Company is a manufacturer and supplier of glass products. The case arises from a contractual dispute between the two parties concerning the sale of goods, specifically related to the quality and delivery of products supplied by Hirsch Glass. **Facts:** 1. Century Tile entered into a purchase agreement with Hirsch Glass for a specified quantity of glass tiles. 2. The agreement stipulated delivery timelines and quality standards that Hirsch Glass was required to meet. 3. Upon delivery, Century Tile asserted that the glass tiles delivered did not meet the contractual quality standards and were not delivered within the agreed timeframe. 4. Century Tile filed a complaint seeking damages for breach of contract, claiming that the inferior quality of tiles resulted in financial losses and an impact on their business operations. **Legal Issues:** The central legal issue involves whether Hirsch Glass breached the contract with Century Tile by failing to deliver products that met the specified quality standards and by not adhering to the delivery schedule. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff (Century Tile, Inc.):** Argued that Hirsch Glass violated the terms of their agreement, resulting in economic harm due to lost sales and additional costs incurred to source replacement products. - **Defendant (Hirsch Glass Company):** Contended that the products delivered were of acceptable quality and that any delay was due to forces beyond their control, such as supply chain issues. **Court's Ruling:** [Insert details of the court's decision, findings, or conclusions if available, e.g., whether the court ruled in favor of Century Tile, awarded damages, or dismissed the case.] **Conclusion:** The case highlights important considerations in contract law regarding the obligations of parties to meet specified product quality and delivery conditions. It serves as a precedent for similar disputes in the realm of commercial transactions and contractual obligations. (Note: Details are illustrative, and the actual case ruling should be referenced for accurate legal findings and outcomes.)

Century Tile, Inc. v. Hirsch Glass Company


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