Which of the following would be considered a material breach of a contract?
A) Partial performance that omits some essential part of the contract.
B) Delivery of 50 chairs in a contract that calls for 100 chairs.
C) An intentional breach of the contract.
D) All of these would be material breaches.
E) Only (a) and (b) would be material breaches.

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A material breach is a serious violation of a contract that goes to the heart of the agreement. All of the options listed would be considered material breaches. Partial performance that omits an essential part of the contract, delivery of only half the goods required under the contract, and an intentional breach all constitute material breaches.

Which of the Following Would Be Considered a Material Breach