Flo agrees to work as Gary's personal accountant for one year but dies in the sixth month of the contract. Flo's estate
A) is discharged from any contractual liability.
B) must find a competent accountant to fulfill the contract.
C) must pay liquidated damages.
D) must refund any money paid to Flo on the contract.

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Flo's death in the middle of the contract makes it impossible to fulfill the agreement. In this case, the estate is discharged from any contractual liability as the event that caused the breach of contract was out of their control.

Flo Agrees to Work as Gary's Personal Accountant for One