A Party to a Contract Might Forego the Defense of Frustration

question 34

Multiple Choice

A party to a contract might forego the defense of frustration by

• A) placing an exemption clause on everything.
• B) making it a condition precedent.
• C) an express promise in such an absolute and unconditional way as to rule out any reservation for the party's benefit.
• D) being in a province that has its own Frustrated Contracts Act.
• E) making it a condition subsequent.

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