Mayfair Ltd., which makes decorative picture frames, makes an agreement with Speedymove to transport 150 large frames to a London art gallery for a new exhibition opening in three months’ time. The contract provides that the frames are to be conveyed by Speedymove, 25 at a time, over a period of six weeks. The contract price is £6,000. Just before deliveries are due to start, Speedymove realises that the frames are so big that they will only be able to carry 15 at a time instead of 25. The company contacts Mayfair to request an agreement to deliver over ten weeks, instead of six weeks, which will entail increasing the price of the contract to £8,000. Mayfair, which is experiencing problems at the factory producing the frames, can see no alternative, so reluctantly agrees to Speedymove’s terms. The frames are delivered in time for the exhibition’s opening and shortly afterwards Mayfair receives an invoice for the additional amount. The accounts department reflects on the pressure brought to bear by Speedymove and concludes that it should only be responsible for paying the original contract price. Advise Mayfair Ltd. concerning its legal obligations towards Speedymove.

Mayfair Ltd., which makes decorative picture frames, makes an agreement with Speedymove to transport 150 large frames to a London art gallery for a new exhibition opening in three months’ time. The contract provides that the frames are to be conveyed by Speedymove, 25 at a time, over a period of six weeks. The contract price is £6,000. Just before deliveries are due to start, Speedymove realises that the frames are so big that they will only be able to carry 15 at a time instead of 25. The company contacts Mayfair to request an agreement to deliver over ten weeks, instead of six weeks, which will entail increasing the price of the contract to £8,000. Mayfair, which is experiencing problems at the factory producing the frames, can see no alternative, so reluctantly agrees to Speedymove’s terms. The frames are delivered in time for the exhibition’s opening and shortly afterwards Mayfair receives an invoice for the additional amount. The accounts department reflects on the pressure brought to bear by Speedymove and concludes that it should only be responsible for paying the original contract price. Advise Mayfair Ltd. concerning its legal obligations towards Speedymove.
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