Johnny Rents Equipment from Doe at a Rate of $500

question 35

Multiple Choice

Johnny rents equipment from Doe at a rate of $500 per month.The term of the contract is 2 years.Six months into the term, the equipment is destroyed in a lightning strike, and Johnny has to rent new equipment from another supplier.Is Johnny entitled to recover the six payments he has already paid to Doe?

• A)No, because the contract with Doe has been frustrated and payments made before the frustrating event cannot be recovered.
• B)Yes, because the contract with Doe has been frustrated and a frustrated contract is void ab initio.
• C)No, because the contract with Doe has been breached by Johnny's failure to keep the equipment safe and Doe is therefore entitled to keep the payments.
• D)Yes, because the contract with Doe has been breached by Doe's failure to provide equipment for the full two years and therefore Doe must pay Johnny damages.

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