Tom Has Agreed to the Terms of a Contract That

question 68

Multiple Choice

Tom has agreed to the terms of a contract that obligates him to paint Dorothy's house within thirty days. Before he began painting, Dorothy's house was destroyed by a tornado. Which of the following statements is true about Tom's contract obligations?

• A) The contract remains valid, and Tom must paint Dorothy's next residence.
• B) The contract remains valid, but Tom must wait a reasonable time to allow Dorothy to rescind.
• C) The contract is voidable as its object is illegal.
• D) The contract is discharged by impossibility of performance.

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