Which of the following will NOT result in the discharge of a contract by operation of law?
A)The merger of a simple contract into a formal contract.
B)The death of one of the parties to a contract other than for personal services.
C)The material alteration of a written contract without the consent of the other party.
D)The bankruptcy of one of the parties.

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The death of one of the parties to a contract does not necessarily result in the discharge of the contract by operation of law, except in cases where the contract involves personal services that can only be performed by the deceased party. Contracts for non-personal services can typically be fulfilled by the estate or successors of the deceased.

Which of the Following Will NOT Result in the Discharge