Kylie rented a boat, from "Si Boat Rentals' Fireworks Viewing Boat Special" to view the 4^th of July fireworks over the Mississippi River near St. Louis. She puts down a deposit of $100.00 with the balance due on the day of the rental. Two days after she reserves the boat with the deposit, the city of St. Louis announces that they have cancelled the fireworks. Kylie wants to cancel the boat rental and seeks to get her deposit back. Most likely, what will the outcome of the case be?

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DThe contract is likely frustrated due to the unforeseeable cancellation of the fireworks, which was the purpose of the rental, so Kylie should get her deposit back (A). Additionally, the boat rental must attempt to mitigate damages by trying to rent the boat to someone else (D).

Kylie Rented a Boat, from "Si Boat Rentals' Fireworks Viewing