The requirements of frustration with respect to an intervening event require all of the following EXCEPT
A)the intervening event is beyond the control of the parties.
B)the intervening event is after formation of the contract.
C)the intervening event is not self-induced.
D)the intervening event is unforeseeable.
E)the intervening event is addressed in the contract.

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The requirement that the intervening event is addressed in the contract is not necessary for frustration to be applied. In fact, if the intervening event is already addressed in the contract, it may fall under the doctrine of force majeure, which is a different legal concept from frustration. The other requirements listed are necessary for frustration to be applied.

The Requirements of Frustration with Respect to an Intervening Event