Connie enters into an agreement with Razmin, a local artist, to showcase a particular one of her sculptures at a prestigious art show. The day before the show, the gallery where the sculpture was being stored burns to the ground. Which of the following represents the most likely outcome?
A) Razmin has breached the contract by failing to deliver the sculpture.
B) Connie will still need to pay Razmin the same price agreed to in the contract, because the fire was not Razmin's fault.
C) Razmin can simply provide a different sculpture to satisfy the contract.
D) The contract is void.
E) The contract has been discharged through frustration.

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Frustration occurs when an unforeseen event occurs, rendering the contract impossible to perform. In this case, the occurrence of the fire has made it impossible for Razmin to deliver the sculpture as agreed upon. Therefore, the contract has been discharged through frustration, and neither party is required to fulfill their obligations under the contract.

Connie Enters into an Agreement with Razmin, a Local Artist