Michael signs a contract with Bill to deliver handmade chairs to him.While making the chairs,Michael injures his hand which causes him to default on the delivery.Bill can now sue Michael for breach of contract due to nonperformance.

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A party's nonperformance is excused because of impossibility of performance. This may occur because of the death or illness of an essential party, the destruction of essential materials, or the subject matter of the contract becoming illegal. As Michael was physically incapable of performing his contractual obligation, he cannot be sued for breach of contract by Bill.

Michael Signs a Contract with Bill to Deliver Handmade Chairs