【美国合同法】违约的例子

Breach of contract. An example. Let's assume that Renner contracts with Acme Envils for the purchase of some of its products for delivery by the following Monday evening. If Acme delivers the Envils to Renner on the following Tuesday morning, such a breach of the contract would likely be deemed immaterial and Renner would likely not be entitled to money damages unless he could show that he was somehow damaged by the late delivery. However, assume now that the contract stated clearly and explicitly that time is of the essence and the Envils must be delivered on Monday. If Acme delivers after Monday, its breach of contract would likely be deemed material and Renner's damages would be presumed, making Acme's liability for the breach more severe and likely relieving Renner of the duty to pay for the Envils under the contract.