Legal Question in Business Law in Pennsylvania

This would be very fact-dependent, and is a contracts question. How was it termed when he asked for a higher price? If he indicated that he would not do the work for the lower price, and that appeared to be the case, you might be able to look elsewhere for bids as the contract was materially breached. However, if he simply asked for a higher price, but didn't indicate it was final or that he would never do the work for the lower price, it would be more complicated. Generally the law encourages you to fulfill the terms of the contract. If he later indicated he would do the work for the originally agreed upon price, you would probably have to allow it. Again, it would depend on the entirety of the circumstances.

Of course, if he didn't do the work up to the standards originally agreed, he may be liable for any costs or repair and such. Also, if you are forced to go elsewhere and pay a higher cost to get the same work done, he may be liable for the difference.

To give a more specific answer I would have to be advised of the details of your situation. If you would like to discuss your matter further over a free phone consult, feel free to contact me at your convenience.

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Michael J. Duffy, Esq.

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