Bob's brother,Steve,planned to visit over Labor Day weekend.Together they planned to build a deck in Bob's backyard.Bob ordered the lumber,concrete,nails,and other supplies to be delivered on Friday.He also arranged to rent a saw for the weekend (Sat.,Sun.,and Mon.)at a cost of $20 a day.When he went to pick up the saw,the store had already rented it.He drove all over town trying to borrow another but could only get one for Sunday,Monday,and Tuesday at a cost of $50 per day.Because they couldn't work on Saturday without a saw,Bob had to hire Mac at a cost of $80 to work with him on Tuesday and,of course,Bob had to take off from work.Calculate the damages to which Bob is entitled.Why?

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The Answer of Bob's brother,Steve,planned to visit over Labor Day weekend.Together they planned to build a deck in Bob's backyard.Bob ordered the lumber,concrete,nails,and other supplies to be delivered on Friday.He also arranged to rent a saw for the weekend (Sat.,Sun.,and Mon.)at a cost of $20 a day.When he went to pick up the saw,the store had already rented it.He drove all over town trying to borrow another but could only get one for Sunday,Monday,and Tuesday at a cost of $50 per day.Because they couldn't work on Saturday without a saw,Bob had to hire Mac at a cost of $80 to work with him on Tuesday and,of course,Bob had to take off from work.Calculate the damages to which Bob is entitled.Why?

Bob's Brother,Steve,planned to Visit Over Labor Day Weekend