Asked by Mehki Welch on May 04, 2024
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What effect does the accidental destruction of the personal watercraft have on the deal between Isaiah and Haley?
A) Isaiah is in breach of contract and must pay Haley damages because she accepted before he could tell her about the fire.
B) Isaiah is in breach of contract and must purchase a similar watercraft to transfer to Haley.
C) Isaiah is not in breach of contract because an insufficient material term involving who would move the watercraft was omitted.
D) Isaiah is not in breach of contract because the offer was not sufficiently definite.
E) Isaiah is not in breach of contract because of destruction of the subject matter.
Destruction of Subject Matter
The termination of a contract due to the accidental destruction of the contract's subject matter, leaving the agreement without a base.
Accidental Destruction
describes the unintentional damage or ruin of an object, property, or material, often due to unforeseen circumstances or events.
- Assess the effects of specific occurrences, including the destruction of the subject matter and the presentation of counteroffers, on the validity of a contract offer.
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Krishna MoorthyMay 07, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
Isaiah is not in breach of contract because the personal watercraft, which is the subject matter of the contract, was destroyed through no fault of his own before the contract could be finalized.
Learning Objectives
- Assess the effects of specific occurrences, including the destruction of the subject matter and the presentation of counteroffers, on the validity of a contract offer.