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A contract will be discharged if unforeseeable circumstances make it impossible to attain the contract's purpose. a) True b) False c) Only if the contract is for a large sum of money d) Only if both parties agree to discharge the contract

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b) False

A contract will not be automatically discharged simply because unforeseeable circumstances make it impossible to attain the contract's purpose. In general, unforeseen circumstances that make performance more difficult or costly do not excuse a party from their obligations under the contract. Instead, the principle of "impossibility of performance" or "frustration of purpose" may come into play. Under certain circumstances, such as when an event occurs that is beyond the control of the parties and makes the performance of the contract impossible or radically changes the purpose of the contract, the affected party may be excused from further performance. However, this typically requires proving that the unforeseen circumstances were truly unforeseeable and not within the reasonable control of either party. It does not depend on the contract being for a large sum of money or on both parties agreeing to discharge the contract.

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