Ming-Na orders a certain type of rose from a florist for her event. A disease sweeps through that type of rose, and the florist could only obtain the roses at great cost, if at all. Is there any defense that the florist can use?
A) Commercial unreasonableness
B) Commercial impracticability
C) Performance hardship
D) Unforeseen circumstances
E) Undue influence

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Commercial impracticability is a defense that can be used when unforeseen events make the fulfillment of a contract unreasonably difficult or expensive. In this case, the disease affecting the roses could be considered an unforeseen event that makes obtaining the roses at a reasonable cost impracticable.

Ming-Na Orders a Certain Type of Rose from a Florist