JAMB - Commerce (2025 - No. 17)
Musa entered into a contract to supply two cows to Aro. Before the agreed date of supply and without the knowledge of the two
parties, thieves stole the cows. This is an example of termination of contract by
parties, thieves stole the cows. This is an example of termination of contract by
default
performance
breach
frustration
Explanation
The contract is terminated by frustration. Frustration of a contract occurs when an unforeseen event changes the conditions of the
contract, making it impossible to fulfill. In this case, the theft of the cows was an unforeseen event that made it impossible for
Musa to fulfill his part of the contract.
contract, making it impossible to fulfill. In this case, the theft of the cows was an unforeseen event that made it impossible for
Musa to fulfill his part of the contract.
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