Breach of Contract for Incomplete Structural Work and Cost Recovery

A building owner contracted for work on their property, but the contractor failed to complete the job, forcing the owner to hire another entity to finish the remaining essential structural work, which was necessary to prevent a dangerous situation. The owner sued the original contractor for breach of contract, seeking reimbursement for the costs incurred to complete the work. The court affirmed the lower court's decision, reasoning that the original contractor's failure to perform the crucial structural work constituted a serious breach, justifying the owner's unilateral termination of the contract and subsequent hiring of a replacement to mitigate damages and ensure safety, thereby entitling the owner to recover the excess costs.