[Mark T. DeNucci, Sr.]

Rut:

If the U walked off the court because the R refused to enforce a safety rule, I do not see how the U could be accused of not honoring a game contract. By signing the contract the U is agreeing that he will conduct the game according to the rules of the game. And since his first responsibily is the safety of the contestants, refusing to officiate a game where the safety rules are not being enforced should be seen as honoring the contract. The school with whome he as the contract may not be required to pay him but if they do not he would have a very good case for recovering his game fee and other associated expenses from the R becase he is the party that did not honor his contract by enforcing the game rules as required by the contract. Ethical conduct by the U will trump the unethical conduct by the R.

MTD, Sr.