In commercial contract law, which legal principle asserts that an agreement is void if its performance becomes objectively impossible due to the total destruction of the subject matter?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Doctrine of frustration
- Step 1: The doctrine of frustration discharges contracting parties from future obligations when an unforeseen event renders contractual performance completely impossible or radically transforms its obligation. Answer: Doctrine of frustration. Why not the others: Privity limits rights to direct contract parties, promissory estoppel prevents reneging on promises, and quantum meruit awards reasonable payment for work done.
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