Legal Case Summary

Universal Structures v. Buchman


Date Argued: Wed Jun 09 2010
Case Number: 1-09-1421
Docket Number: 3089430
Judges:Not available
Duration: 34 minutes
Court Name: Appellate Court of Illinois

Case Summary

**Case Summary: Universal Structures v. Buchman** **Docket Number:** 3089430 **Court:** [Insert appropriate court information] **Date:** [Insert date of case decision or filing] **Parties:** - **Plaintiff:** Universal Structures - **Defendant:** Buchman **Background:** The case of Universal Structures v. Buchman involves a dispute stemming from a contractual agreement between the parties. Universal Structures, a construction and engineering firm, claims that Buchman, a contractor, breached the terms of their agreement related to the construction of a specific project. The dispute primarily focuses on allegations of non-compliance with project specifications and delays that resulted in financial losses for Universal Structures. **Issues:** The key issues before the court included: 1. Whether Buchman breached the agreement by failing to adhere to the project specifications and timelines. 2. The extent of damages incurred by Universal Structures as a result of the alleged breach. 3. Any defenses raised by Buchman against the claims put forth by Universal Structures. **Arguments:** - **Plaintiff's Argument:** Universal Structures argued that Buchman's actions constituted a clear violation of their contract as certain key project milestones were not met, leading to increased costs and delays that had significant financial implications for the plaintiff. - **Defendant's Argument:** Buchman countered that the delays were caused by unforeseen circumstances beyond their control, including material shortages and changes requested by Universal Structures that disrupted the original schedule. **Holding:** The court ruled in favor of [insert ruling details: plaintiff or defendant], finding that [summarize the court's reasoning and key findings]. The ruling emphasized the importance of adhering to contractual obligations and outlined the basis for calculating damages. **Conclusion:** This case serves as a significant example of contractual disputes in the construction industry, highlighting the necessity for clear project specifications and the potential consequences of failing to meet contractual obligations. The court's decision [insert implications or precedent set by the ruling, if applicable]. **Next Steps:** Following the ruling, [insert any information related to appeals, further proceedings, or enforcement of the judgment, if applicable]. **Note:** This summary is a general outline and may require further details depending on the specific court findings and legal arguments involved.

Universal Structures v. Buchman


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