Clyde Entered into a Contract with Lucy Produce to Supply

Essay

Clyde entered into a contract with Lucy Produce to supply eight tons of tomatoes. A flood destroyed the field where Clyde was growing his tomatoes, so he refused to supply the tomatoes. What legal grounds could Clyde advance for not supplying the tomatoes and what is Lucy Produce's best defense? What is the likely outcome of an action commenced by Lucy Produce for breach of contract?