Carlos and David Contract for the Sale of Five Hundred

Multiple Choice

Carlos and David contract for the sale of five hundred head of Carlos's cattle for $195 per head. Unknown to either party, an unforeseen storm has struck the herd and many of the cattle have died. David is

A) entitled to recover the value of the lost cattle.
B) not required to pay due to the bilateral mistake.
C) not required to pay due to the unilateral mistake.
D) required to pay because he assumed the risk the cattle might die.