Dintwa and Angie arrange a surprise party for their friend, Tim, at an exclusive restaurant. In order to ensure Tim’s presence at the party, Dintwa arranges to pick up Tim at his flat for a game of tennis. Dintwa arrives at the agreed time, but Tim is not there. The party is cancelled, but Dintwa and Angie forfeit the booking fee they have paid. They later find out that Tim could not keep his appointment with Dintwa, since his car had broken down on his way home from work.
Which ONE of the following statements is CORRECT?

Question

Dintwa and Angie arrange a surprise party for their friend, Tim, at an exclusive restaurant. In order to ensure Tim’s presence at the party, Dintwa arranges to pick up Tim at his flat for a game of tennis. Dintwa arrives at the agreed time, but Tim is not there. The party is cancelled, but Dintwa and Angie forfeit the booking fee they have paid. They later find out that Tim could not keep his appointment with Dintwa, since his car had broken down on his way home from work.

Which ONE of the following statements is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

Dintwa and Angie cannot recover the booking fee from Tim, because Tim and Dintwa had not entered into a contractual agreement.

Answer

Dintwa and Angie can recover the booking fee from Tim, because Tim has committed breach of contract by not meeting Dintwa at the agreed time.

Answer

Dintwa and Angie cannot recover the booking fee from Tim, because Tim cannot be blamed for the fact that his car had broken down.

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