What can be considered a breach of contract?

• A. Refusal to negotiate terms
• B. Failure to perform as agreed
• C. Disagreement on pricing
• D. Late delivery of goods

Answer: (B)

Failure to perform as agreed represents a breach of contract because it involves not fulfilling the obligations outlined in the agreement between the parties. A contract is a legally binding agreement, which means that when one party does not meet the specified terms—whether through incomplete work, not meeting deadlines, or not delivering promised goods or services—this constitutes a violation of that contract. Such a breach can lead to legal consequences, such as the other party seeking damages or a remedy for the non-performance.

In contrast, refusal to negotiate terms, disagreement on pricing, or late delivery might not necessarily qualify as breaches of contract under all circumstances; those situations may involve negotiation or compliance issues but do not fundamentally break the original agreement. A disagreement about pricing could occur during negotiation without impacting an existing contract; similarly, a late delivery may not always constitute a breach if the terms allow for some leeway or if the delay was reasonable under the circumstances.