Logan, a farmer, had agreed to supply corn to Roxy Inc. Unfortunately, his crops wilted due to extreme temperatures. Logan decided to terminate its agreement as he could not find suitable substitutes for the crops. However, Logan can be excused for nonperformance on grounds of:

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If, through no fault of the promisor, something that is essential to the promisor's performance is destroyed, the promisor is excused from performing. The destruction of items that the promisor intends to use in performing does not excuse nonperformance if substitutes are available, even though securing them makes performance more difficult or less profitable.

Logan, a Farmer, Had Agreed to Supply Corn to Roxy