Did De La Tour Fail To Perform As Promised On May 11?
De La Tour made a repudiating statement on May 11 when he announced that he would not pay Hochster (assuming that non-payment is a material breach).
To understand, repudiation it is essential to consider this question. Did De La Tour also--on May 11--fail to perform his contractual promise that, on June 1, 1852, Hochster would begin work as his tour guide?