 In reliance on representations made before a contract was completed, Maher demolished the building and started to erect a new one.But the contract never came to completion because Waltons Stores did not sign the lease as Maher had yelled at them and become hostile towards them.Waltons told their solicitors to slow the deal while they did further investigations as to whether the transaction would be good business, but allowed Maher to remain under the impression that the deal would be completed.