Clyde Contracts with Seaside Resorts to Rent an Oceanfront Room

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Clyde contracts with Seaside Resorts to rent an oceanfront room for a romantic weekend with his girlfriend Anne. In fact, Clyde intends to propose to Anne on the beach under the full moon during their stay. He made this decision after booking the room. The contract with Seaside Resorts requires a $250 deposit with the remaining $250 due upon check-in. The deposit is nonrefundable unless the reservation is canceled at least 48 hours prior to check-in. The day before they are to leave for the resort, Clyde and Anne have a huge fight and break up. Clyde calls Seaside and cancels the reservation and demands a refund of his deposit.

• A) Clyde will get the refund because of impossibility; he can't propose if they are no longer speaking.
• B) Clyde will get the refund because of impracticability; he can't stay at a romantic seaside room if he has no one to share it with.
• C) Clyde will get the refund because of frustration of purpose; his intention was to propose and that is no longer possible.
• D) Seaside is not required to provide a refund.

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