Why did the court find that the contract was frustrated in the case of: Horlock v Beal [1916] AC 486?
A)Due to the fundamental and radical change in the circumstances of the contract.
B)Due to the declaration of war and the consequent impossibility of performing the contract.
C)Due to the complete destruction of the subject matter of the contract.
D)Due to the non-occurrence of an event essential to achieve the substantial purpose of the contract.

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The court found that the contract was frustrated due to the declaration of war, which made the performance of the contract impossible. This falls under the doctrine of impossibility of performance, which is one of the grounds for frustration of a contract.

Why Did the Court Find That the Contract Was Frustrated