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.Richmond is discharged from further performance of the contract by ________.

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The situation described in the scenario is a classic example of discharge by impossibility. The performance of the contractual obligation (i.e., playing soccer) becomes impossible due to an unforeseen event (i.e., amputation of the right leg), which is beyond the control of the parties involved. In such cases, the contract is deemed to have been discharged automatically, and both parties are released from further performance of their obligations. Option A is incorrect because novation involves substituting a party, not eliminating the performance of the contract. Option B is incorrect because a substituted contract generally involves a new contract replacing the old one. Option C is incorrect because accord and satisfaction require an agreement to settle the disputed obligation, which is not applicable in this case.

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