Pule and Mavis agree that Pule will sell his race horse to Mavis. Unbeknown to them, the horse

had already died. The horse was struck by lightning the day before the agreement was reached.

Discuss whether a valid contract has been concluded

James engages a professional caterer to provide food for a party to which 15 guests have been

invited. An hour after the agreed time, five guests phone James and inform him that they will not

make it to his place.

1. Discuss whether James can sue the guests for breach of contract