In building a $30,000 addition to the Murphys' house, the contractor used the wrong flooring, causing the Murphys
$2,000 in damages.Under the substantial performance doctrine, the contractor's performance is substantial and therefore he is entitled to the contract price of $30,000, but if the deviation from the specifications were considered material, the Murphys would not have to pay for the addition.

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The Answer of In building a $30,000 addition to the Murphys' house, the contractor used the wrong flooring, causing the Murphys
$2,000 in damages.Under the substantial performance doctrine, the contractor's performance is substantial and therefore he is entitled to the contract price of $30,000, but if the deviation from the specifications were considered material, the Murphys would not have to pay for the addition.

In Building a $30,000 Addition to the Murphys' House, the Contractor