AJ contractually agreed to repair Shirley's car within one week.Three days later,however,he informed her that he would not be able to complete the job because he had lost all of his tools in a poker game.The facts most clearly demonstrate the concept of

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The situation described is an example of self-induced impossibility, where AJ made it impossible to perform his contractual obligation by his own actions - losing his tools in a poker game. This is also known as subjective impossibility or personal incapacity, and it is generally not a valid defense for a breach of contract.

AJ Contractually Agreed to Repair Shirley's Car Within One Week