Fact Pattern 17-A2 (Questions A16-A19 apply)
Evelyn,who owns and operates Eve's Farm & Garden Company,agrees to sell Hill & Dale Produce,Inc.,fifty bush?els of apples.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 17-A2.When bad weather destroys Eve's Garden's apple crop,the obliga?tion to deliver apples to Hill & Dale is
A)breached.
B)discharged.
C)not affected.
D)suspended.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The obligation to deliver apples to Hill & Dale is discharged due to the destruction of the apple crop by bad weather, which is an occurrence beyond the control of Eve's Farm and Garden Company. This is an example of frustration of purpose, which discharges the party from performing their obligations under the contract.

Fact Pattern 17-A2 (Questions A16-A19 Apply)