Despite the bliss that accompanies Christmas, many Ghanaian celebrants are often shattered by the failure of their dressmakers to deliver on agreed timelines. In many cases, the disappointed customers are only left to vent and walk away, despite their frustrations. But a law lecturer at the University of Professional Studies Law School, Kweku Attakora Dwomoh, says customers can sue dressmakers for damages if they fail to honour their timelines. Speaking on The Law on Sunday, he explained that an agreement of timelines between a dressmaker and a client is recognized by law, and therefore a disappointed customer can sue for damages if the dressmaker fails to meet his or her side of the bargain. Time of delivery in a contract is a condition. So if I tell you that I want [a dress] on the 24th; even with that there are two points in there. The time of the delivery and the purpose. I tell you I need my jacket or my attire for Christmas. I tell you I need it by the 24th. [caption i...