Under the doctrine of frustration, a contract may be discharged when performance becomes:
Correct answer: C. Impossible or radically different because of an unforeseen event
- A. Unwanted by one party after acceptance
- B. More expensive but still commercially possible
- C. Impossible or radically different because of an unforeseen event
- D. Delayed for a short period by ordinary inconvenience
Explanation
Frustration applies when an unforeseen event makes performance impossible or fundamentally different from what the parties agreed. Increased expense or a change of preference normally does not discharge a contract.
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