Which of the following events excuses a promisor from performing his or her contractual obligations?
A) a riot
B) a shortage of materials necessary for production of goods and/or provision of services called for under the contract
C) an unanticipated increase in the cost of performance
D) destruction of the subject matter through no fault of either party

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Destruction of the subject matter through no fault of either party, also known as impossibility of performance or frustration of purpose, is a valid excuse for non-performance of a contract. The other options may be taken into account when the parties are negotiating and drafting the contract, but they do not automatically excuse performance.

Which of the Following Events Excuses a Promisor from Performing