Lorenzo owned a gorgeous Spanish style home in Rancho Cordova. The home was built in the 1930s, and had a tile roof made of red slate. One day Lorenzo said to Izod, a roofer, “my roof leaks. I think the old tiles are cracked. If you will replace them, with all new tiles, I will pay you $5,000.”
Izod replied, “sure, if I can see my way clear of my hectic schedule”. Lorenzo remarked, “that’s fine, but let me know soon”.
Three days later, Izod drove his pickup truck to Lorenzo’s and unloaded the materials and equipment he would need to retile the roof. When Lorenzo looked out his window and saw this, he ran out and exclaimed, “hey dude, the deal is off, I decided to do it myself.”
If Izod brings an action for breach of contract, what is Izod’s best argument for recovery?
