Study each of the following cases carefully. Briefly state the principle of law and your decision.
Contract for Services Gates entered into a contract with Mennonite Deaconess Home Hospital for the installation of a new, “one-ply roofing system.” The work was to be done by an installer chosen by Mennonite but approved by Gates. When the work was nearly complete, but before Gates had approved the work, the hospital paid the installer 90 percent of the balance due. After inspection, Gates did not approve, and in addition, the roof leaked and had to be replaced at the hospital’s expense. The hospital claimed that Gates was responsible for the quality of the work. Gates claimed that he could not be held accountable because service contracts are not covered by the Uniform Commercial Code. Did the contract involve goods or services, and will Gates be held responsible? [ Mennonite Deaconess Home Hospital Inc. v. Gates Engineering Co., 363 N.W.2d 155 (Nebraska)]
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