Lionel Richmond is a soccer player who has a six-year contract with the Christshire United soccer team. Two years into the contract, he meets with an accident which results in the complete amputation of his right leg. On what basis is Richmond discharged from further performance of the contract?
A) Novation
B) Substituted contract
C) Accord and satisfaction
D) Discharge by impossibility

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Richmond is discharged from further performance of the contract due to impossibility. The accident resulting in the amputation of his right leg makes it impossible for him to continue playing soccer as per the terms of the contract. The doctrine of impossibility excuses the parties from further performance of the contract when the performance becomes objectively impossible due to an unforeseeable event.

Lionel Richmond Is a Soccer Player Who Has a Six-Year