X' agreed to supply 1000 tons of iron at Rs. 100 per ton to 'Y' to be delivered not later than 31^st January, 2002. 'X' also entered into a contract with 'A' for purchase of 1000 tons of iron at Rs. 80 per ton telling 'A' clearly that the iron is needed before 31^st January, 2002 for supply to 'Y' to fulfil the contract with Y. 'A' fails to supply the iron to 'X' who in tum failed to supply the same to 'Y'. In an action by 'X' against 'A'.