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What was the reason for the plaintiff contacting the defendant, Baxendale?
What was the reason for the plaintiff contacting the defendant, Baxendale?
- To negotiate a partnership agreement
- To file a lawsuit for damages
- To purchase a new steam engine
- To transport the broken crankshaft for repair (correct)
What did the defendant's clerk inform the plaintiff's servant regarding the delivery of the crankshaft?
What did the defendant's clerk inform the plaintiff's servant regarding the delivery of the crankshaft?
- There would be no guarantee of delivery time
- It would be delivered only after the mill was operational
- It would be delivered by the next day if given by twelve o'clock (correct)
- It would take at least a week for delivery
What was the consequence of the defendant's error in delivering the crankshaft?
What was the consequence of the defendant's error in delivering the crankshaft?
- The claimant incurred no financial loss
- The defendant's reputation was unaffected
- The claimant's mill suffered no operational impact
- The claimant’s mill was out of operation for a week (correct)
Who was the manufacturer of the engine featuring the broken crankshaft?
Who was the manufacturer of the engine featuring the broken crankshaft?
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What was the plaintiff's occupation?
What was the plaintiff's occupation?
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