Which of the Following Events Would Probably Excuse Performance of a Contract

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events would probably excuse performance of a contract based on commercial impracticability?

• A) The price of a raw material increases slightly so that the contract will not be as profitable.
• B) An unforeseeable trade embargo causes prices to triple.
• C) The promisor of personal services dies.
• D) The subject matter of the contract is destroyed.

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Definitions:

Occupational Injuries

Injuries or illnesses that occur as a result of exposures or incidents in the workplace.

Productive Cough

A cough that brings up mucus or phlegm from the respiratory tract, typically indicative of an infection or the clearing of airway obstructions.

High Fever

An unusually elevated body temperature, often indicating an underlying medical condition or infection.

Sterile Irrigation

The process of cleaning or washing out a wound or body cavity with a fluid, specifically one that has been sterilized to avoid infection.