Which of the following would strongly support a lawyer's opinion that a contract has come to an end due to a frustrating event?
A) The event was caused by voluntary withdrawal from the contract by one party.
B) The event was foreseeable by the parties from the outset of the relationship.
C) The event was foreseeable but not provided for in the contract by the parties.
D) The event was unforeseeable by the parties from the outset of the relationship.

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Frustration of a contract occurs when an unforeseeable event occurs that fundamentally alters the nature of the contractual obligations. Choice A does not support this, as voluntary withdrawal is a known possibility in contracts. Choice B also does not support frustration, as the parties knew the event could happen. Choice C is partially correct, but the fact that the event was not provided for does not necessarily mean frustration occurred. Only choice D supports frustration, as it describes an event that was unforeseeable by the parties.

Which of the Following Would Strongly Support a Lawyer's Opinion