WAEC Commerce 2004 Question 39

Question 39

Law of Contract

Musa entered into a contract to supply two cows to Aro. Before the agreed date of supply and without the knowledge of the two parties, thieves stole the cows. This is an example of termination of contract by

  1. A.default
  2. B.breach
  3. C.frustration
  4. D.performance
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Answer: C (frustration)

Explanation

An event beyond both parties' control made performance impossible: frustration.