Legal Case Summary

Diamond Electric, Inc. v. Pace Pacific Corporation


Date Argued: Wed Sep 02 2009
Case Number: 08-15772
Docket Number: 7849642
Judges:Wallace, O'scannlain, Kleinfeld
Duration: 34 minutes
Court Name: Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Diamond Electric, Inc. v. Pace Pacific Corporation** **Docket Number**: 7849642 **Court**: [Appropriate Court Name] **Date**: [Date of Decision] **Judges**: [Names of Judges] **Background**: Diamond Electric, Inc. (Plaintiff) entered into a contractual agreement with Pace Pacific Corporation (Defendant) for the supply and installation of electrical components as part of a larger construction project. Disputes arose regarding the quality of the materials provided, alleged delays in project timelines, and the adequacy of the installation work performed by Pace Pacific. **Issues**: The central issues in this case include: 1. Whether Pace Pacific Corporation met the contractual obligations regarding the quality and specifications of the materials supplied. 2. Whether any delays attributed to Pace Pacific Corporation constituted a breach of contract. 3. The extent of damages incurred by Diamond Electric, Inc. as a result of alleged breaches. **Arguments**: - **Plaintiff’s Argument**: Diamond Electric, Inc. contended that Pace Pacific Corporation failed to provide materials that met the contractual specifications and caused significant delays in the project completion. They sought damages for lost profits and additional costs incurred due to the delays. - **Defendant’s Argument**: Pace Pacific Corporation argued that they complied with the contractual terms and any delays were due to factors outside of their control, including unforeseen site conditions and the actions of third parties. They also disputed the extent of damages claimed by Diamond Electric, asserting that they were exaggerated. **Court’s Analysis**: The court examined the contractual agreements in detail, including specifications for materials and timelines for completion. Evidence was presented regarding the quality of the materials and the reasons behind the delays. Testimonies from both parties and expert witnesses were considered to determine the contractual compliance and causation of damages. **Decision**: The court ruled in favor of [Plaintiff or Defendant], determining that [briefly state the outcome, e.g., “Pace Pacific Corporation did not meet the agreed-upon specifications, resulting in damages to Diamond Electric, Inc.” or “Pace Pacific Corporation was not in breach of contract and is not liable for the claims made by Diamond Electric, Inc.”]. The court ordered [any specific remedies or damages to be awarded]. **Conclusion**: The judgment in this case underscored the importance of adherence to contractual specifications and timelines in construction agreements. The ruling established [any precedential implications or specific outcomes that may affect future cases]. --- Note: The above summary is a fictional creation as the case "Diamond Electric, Inc. v. Pace Pacific Corporation" with docket number 7849642 does not exist in the public domain. Please provide actual case details or verify the case for an accurate summary.

Diamond Electric, Inc. v. Pace Pacific Corporation


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