Al hires Bob to move his furniture to his new house. On the day of the move, Bob does not feel like moving furniture, so he asks his friend Chuck to move the furniture. Chuck decides to leave before completing the move in order to watch a football game on TV. Al has to delay his move and hire another mover at a higher price. Al wants to sue Bob to recover for his damages. Given these facts, Al will most likely:

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Bob had a duty to perform the move himself or ensure that it was done properly by someone else. The fact that Chuck did not complete the move and left in the middle of it is not a defense for Bob. Al has a valid claim against Bob for the damages caused by Bob's failure to fulfill his duty to properly arrange for the move.

Al Hires Bob to Move His Furniture to His New