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Kirk Entered into a Contract with Yemmi to Haul Gravel

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Kirk entered into a contract with Yemmi to haul gravel in his large tandem truck from Yemmi's gravel pit to a building site some five kilometres distant, at $60 per load. Before Kirk was to begin performance, his truck was destroyed in a serious traffic accident. Kirk need not perform the contract, as the contract was frustrated by the destruction of the truck.


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