A contract becomes impossible to perform because of a later event outside the control of both parties, such as the destruction of the subject matter. The contract is
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. discharged by frustration
- Step 1: Frustration ends the contract automatically from the time of the event. Answer: discharged by frustration. Why not the others: discharged by performance: Nothing has been performed. discharged by agreement: The parties did not agree to end it. enforced by specific performance: A court cannot order the impossible.
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