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Under the doctrine of frustration, a contract may be discharged when performance becomes:

Correct answer: A. Impossible or radically different because of an unforeseen event

  • A. Impossible or radically different because of an unforeseen event
  • B. More expensive but still commercially possible
  • C. Unwanted by one party after acceptance
  • 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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