Guthrie Caterers failed to turn up as contracted to cater Dev and Rabinda's wedding reception. The deposit, which was the only money paid to that point, was returned by courier the next morning without comment. If, because they had received a week's notice, Dev and Rabinda were able to hire Cameron Caterers and that had cost $10,000 instead of the $7,000 which Guthrie would have charged, Dev and Rabinda would be able to get $10,000 damages from Guthrie.

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Dev and Rabinda would likely be entitled to damages reflecting the difference in cost between the two caterers, which is $3,000, not the full $10,000 paid to Cameron Caterers.

Guthrie Caterers Failed to Turn Up as Contracted to Cater