Under the doctrine of commercial impracticability,which situation would NOT excuse the seller's performance?
A)The seller forgot to include the cost of freight in a C&F contract.
B)The seller's source of supply is no longer available because of a governmental embargo prohibiting an export from another country.
C)The seller cannot deliver because severe flooding wiped out three-fourths of the state's produce.
D)The seller's workforce is out on an unexpected strike.

Question

Under the doctrine of commercial impracticability,which situation would NOT excuse the seller's performance?
A)The seller forgot to include the cost of freight in a C&F contract.
B)The seller's source of supply is no longer available because of a governmental embargo prohibiting an export from another country.
C)The seller cannot deliver because severe flooding wiped out three-fourths of the state's produce.
D)The seller's workforce is out on an unexpected strike.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Forgetting to include the cost of freight in a contract is a mistake on the part of the seller and does not fall under the doctrine of commercial impracticability. The other situations listed involve unforeseen events that make it impossible or impractical for the seller to deliver as agreed upon, which could potentially excuse their performance under the doctrine.

Under the Doctrine of Commercial Impracticability,which Situation Would NOT Excuse the Seller's