Renee's housekeeper has the stomach flu and cannot keep her scheduled cleaning appointment to clear Renee's house as scheduled. Has the contract been discharged?
A) No and Renee can sue her for breach of contract.
B) Yes because an illness makes the contract unenforceable.
C) No because the reasonable person can still clean a house when sick.
D) No because her illness is temporary and will only suspend her duty.

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The contract is not discharged; it is temporarily suspended due to the housekeeper's illness, which prevents her from performing her duties at the scheduled time. Once she recovers, she can fulfill her obligations under the contract.

Renee's Housekeeper Has the Stomach Flu and Cannot Keep Her