Asked by Kwaku Ampadu on Jul 06, 2024
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In World of Boxing LLC v.King,the case in the text,the court held that:
A) impossibility excused King's breach because his mistaken belief was reasonable.
B) impossibility excused King's breach because he should not be punished for failing to foresee a plainly remote and unlikely event.
C) impossibility did not excuse King's breach.
D) impossibility excused King's breach because his duty to perform was triggered by an event out of his control.
Impossibility
A legal defense in contracts referring to situations where an unforeseen event makes it impossible for a party to fulfill their contractual obligations.
Remote Event
An occurrence that has a very low probability of happening, often considered insignificant in decision-making processes due to its unlikely nature.
- Understand the principles of impracticability and impossibility within the context of contract law.
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Tameika WrightJul 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The court held that King could not use the doctrine of impossibility to excuse his breach.Instead,it suggested King should have bargained for more protective contract terms.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the principles of impracticability and impossibility within the context of contract law.
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