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After a deal breaks down, one party sues for relief and the other resists enforcement. An owner and contractor modified a building contract after a named subcontractor relied on the original promise of direct payment. The moving party relies on the parties' conduct and the practical consequences of the ruling, while the opponent emphasizes a formal limitation.
One party seeks enforcement, damages, or other contract relief; the other argues that the facts defeat liability or limit the available remedy.
How should the court resolve the dispute? Discuss the strongest arguments for each side, state the controlling rule, apply it to the material facts, and explain the likely remedy or consequence.