Jerry, a College Business Major, Contracts with the Southwestern Co

Multiple Choice

Jerry, a college business major, contracts with the Southwestern Co. to sell books door- to- door in Portsville, Ontario. Upon learning that a local by- law requires a $25 per day license, Jerry declared the contract frustrated and went home. Would the courts agree with Jerry's contention?

A) Yes, since the license fee is a cost of doing business that was not contemplated by Jerry.
B) Yes, the town intended the by- law to restrict door- to- door selling.
C) No, because the by- law was beyond Jerry's control.
D) Yes, since it is no longer a profitable business.
E) No, because this is "self- induced" frustration.