Dagney was an author of a popular series of children's books.She signed an agreement with her publisher,in which she agreed to have a new book in the series written by October 15.As noted in the contract,the timing was critical to ensuring the books would be on the shelves before Christmas and in order to coincide with a massive promotion the publisher had been planning.Faran had a terrible case of writer's block.By October 3,she realized that there was no way that she would have the book finished by the deadline.She emailed her publisher,admitting that she would not have the book finished in time.What are the publisher's options?

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The publisher has a right to demand performance or sue Dagney for breach of contract as she has admitted that she will not be able to deliver the book by the deadline set in the contract. The timing was critical for the publisher to coincide with their planned promotion and to ensure the books are on the shelves before Christmas. The contract is legally binding, and Dagney must fulfill her obligations as agreed upon in the contract. Option A is incorrect because the publisher can take steps to demand performance or sue Dagney for breach of contract. Option B is also incorrect because Dagney's case of writer's block does not make performance impossible, and she could have informed the publisher sooner. Option D is wrong as the contract is still enforceable, and the publisher has a right to demand performance. Option E is not correct as the date set out in the contract is a crucial term, and Dagney's failure to deliver on time would be a breach of contract.

Dagney Was an Author of a Popular Series of Children's