Answer:
b. unless the loss or damage is caused by a natural disaster.
Step-by-step explanation:
A contract can be defined as an agreement between two or more parties (group of people) which gives rise to a mutual legal obligation or enforceable by law.
There are different types of contract in business and these includes: fixed-price contract, cost-plus contract, bilateral contract, implies contract, unilateral contract, adhesion contract, unconscionable contract, option contract, express contract, etc.
Mutual assent is a legal term which represents an agreement by both parties to a contract. When two parties to a contract both have an understanding of the parameters, terms and conditions surrounding a contract, it ultimately implies that they are in agreement; this is generally referred to as mutual assent.
In this scenario, Earth Farm enters a contractual agreement with Fresh Express Inc., a common carrier, to have them transport a load of almonds.
By law, Fresh Express will be liable for any loss or damage to the almonds unless the loss or damage is caused by a natural disaster such as earthquake, volcanoes, flood, tsunami, etc.
This ultimately implies that, any loss or damage to the almonds incurred by Fresh Express based on intentional or artificial actions.