The Doctrine of Frustration

question 41

Multiple Choice

The Doctrine of Frustration

• A) can be applied in cases where the subject matter did not exist at the time of the agreement.
• B) only applies where there is a Frustrated Contracts Act.
• C) is a practical and reasonable solution to be imposed by a court under extreme circumstances that were not contemplated by the contracting parties.
• D) If not applied, discharges the plaintiff from her contractual obligations.
• E) could be applied successfully as a defense in a case where honoring contractual obligations would bring hardship upon the promisor.

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