Rod operates a scrap metal business and contracts to provide ten tons of scrap steel at $50 per ton to be delivered to Pablo in six months. An un­fore­seen shortage of scrap steel suddenly develops, making it impossible for Rod to fulfill his contract for less than $500 per ton. Rod’s best de­fense against performing the contract would be
A. the mirror image rule.
B. impossibility of performance.
C. commercial impracticability.
D. none of the choices.
Answer:C
Rod operates a scrap metal business and contracts to provide ten tons of scrap steel at $50 per ton to be delivered to Pablo in six months. An un­fore­seen shortage of scrap steel suddenly develops, making it impossible for Rod to fulfill his contract for less than $500 per ton. Rod’s best de­fense against performing the contract would be
A. the mirror image rule. B. impossibility of performance. C. commercial impracticability. D. none of the choices.