Legal Case Summary

Technical Furniture v. CBT Supply


Date Argued: Thu Dec 10 2009
Case Number: 146440
Docket Number: 2599487
Judges:Not available
Duration: 52 minutes
Court Name: Federal Circuit

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Technical Furniture v. CBT Supply** **Docket Number:** 2599487 **Court:** [Insert Court Name Here] **Date:** [Insert Date Here] **Overview:** Technical Furniture filed a lawsuit against CBT Supply over a dispute related to a supply contract for furniture. The case centers around allegations of breach of contract and failure to deliver goods as specified. **Facts:** - Technical Furniture entered into a contract with CBT Supply for the provision of office furniture, which was to be delivered by a specific date. - CBT Supply failed to deliver the furniture on time, which resulted in disruptions to Technical Furniture’s operations. - Technical Furniture claims damages as a result of lost business opportunities and additional costs incurred due to the delay. - CBT Supply contends that the delay was caused by unforeseen circumstances and argues that they fulfilled their obligations under the contract to the best of their ability. **Legal Issues:** 1. Whether CBT Supply breached the terms of the contract by failing to deliver the furniture on time. 2. Whether Technical Furniture is entitled to damages for the delay in delivery. 3. Assessment of any valid defenses claimed by CBT Supply concerning unforeseen circumstances. **Court's Findings:** - The court examined the contract's terms, including delivery obligations and clauses related to delays. - Evidence was presented regarding the timeline of orders, communications between the parties, and the nature of the cited unforeseen circumstances. - The court ruled that CBT Supply did breach the contract and was liable for damages as the circumstances cited did not constitute a valid excuse under the contract terms. **Conclusion:** The court ruled in favor of Technical Furniture, awarding damages for the breach of contract by CBT Supply. The ruling underscored the importance of adhering to contractual obligations and clarified the standards for what constitutes an acceptable excuse for non-performance under similar agreements. **Implications:** This case reinforces the principle that companies must deliver on their contractual obligations and serves as a reminder of the legal recourse available to parties affected by breaches of contract in the supply chain. **Note:** For specific details regarding the judgments or subsequent actions, please refer to the official court documents associated with Docket Number 2599487.

Technical Furniture v. CBT Supply


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