Carlos and Alvaro Contract for the Sale of Five Hundred

question 26

Multiple Choice

Carlos and Alvaro contract for the sale of five hundred head of Carlos's cattle for $95 per head. Unknown to either party,an unforeseen storm has struck the herd and many of the cattle have died. Alvaro is

• A)entitled to recover the value of the lost cattle.
• B)not required to pay due to the mutual mistake.
• C)not required to pay due to the unilateral mistake.
• D)required to pay because he assumed the risk the cattle might die.

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