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According to Phil (2016):

"Thabo built a house, including servant’s quarters, for Mpho in Gaborone West Block Nine. Thabo brought a suit to recover the balance payment due from Mpho. However, after Mpho occupied the house, she noticed that the pipe used for the plumbing in the main house was not the Bosman pipe, the brand specified in the contract. The pipe used was of similar quality, but Mpho directed Thabo to correct the defect. The defect could only be repaired at a substantial expense, as it would require demolition of substantial parts of the home. In addition, in the servant’s quarters, Thabo had been instructed to use copper pipes and instead used iron pipes that would not last as long as the copper pipes. Thabo, in the kitchen, was supposed to install plumbing. It was stated that the pipes, which were ultimately supposed to be hidden behind the walls, should be red in color. Thabo instead used blue pipes that function just as well. Mpho approached the courts for a remedy."

Questions:
a. What could be the court’s possible decision regarding the main house?
b. What could be the court’s possible decision regarding the servant’s quarters?

Answer :

Final answer:

The court's decision on the main house and the servant's quarters will depend on the terms of the contract and whether Thabo complied with them.

Explanation:

The court's possible decision on the main house depends on the terms of the contract and the laws in place. If the contract clearly specifies the use of Bosman pipe and Thabo failed to comply, the court may find Thabo in breach of contract and order him to correct the defect in the plumbing using the specified pipe at his own expense. However, if the contract does not specifically state the required pipe brand or allows for reasonable alternatives, the court may find Thabo's use of a similar quality pipe acceptable.

In regards to the servant's quarters, if Thabo was instructed to use copper pipes and instead used iron pipes, which would not last as long, the court may find Thabo in breach of contract and order him to install the correct type of pipes according to the original instructions.

Regarding the blue pipes used instead of red pipes in the kitchen, if the contract specifies the use of red pipes, the court may find Thabo in breach of contract and order him to replace the blue pipes with the specified red pipes. However, if the contract does not specifically state the required pipe color or allows for reasonable alternatives, the court may find Thabo's use of blue pipes acceptable as long as they function just as well.

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