In order to claim damages for breach of contract, there must be an enforceable agreement between Alan and James. According to facts of the case, there is a written contract between parties. However, James, the defendant was fail to perform his responsibilities as required under the agreement by providing a harvester machine in a condition that could harvests half an acre per four hours. This was essential term of the written contract between Alan and James. Alan as a plaintiff would not entered to the contract if John did not assure him that he had the perfect machine for Alan. James failed to provide such a harvest machine and this gives rise to an action for damages