A party to a contract can be discharged from performing it, if it has become
Question and options
A party to a contract can be discharged from performing it, if it has become
- expensive
- onerous
- commercially unviable
- impossible
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D - impossible
Under s.56 Contract Act a contract becomes void when performance becomes impossible (frustration). Mere expense, onerousness or commercial unviability does not discharge a party.
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