Why Did the Court Find That the Contract Was Frustrated

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why did the court find that the contract was frustrated in the case of: Taylor v Caldwell (1863) 122 ER 309?

• A)Due to the declaration of war and the consequent impossibility of performing the contract.
• B)Due to the non-occurrence of an event essential to achieve the substantial purpose of the contract.
• C)Due to the fundamental and radical change in the circumstances of the contract.
• D)Due to the complete destruction of the subject matter of the contract.

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