The writer was to write a book on 'Costume and people' for a TV show and was to receive SR100 on completion of the book. After he had done the necessary research before the book had been written, the publishers abandoned the show. The writer claimed alternatively on the original contract and on a quantum meruit.

Is it right? Discuss the type of discharge.

Case 2:

A contract was concluded for the sale of rice crops lying in a warehouse. The Government requisitioned the rice crops, in pursuance of wartime emergency regulations for the control of food supplies, before it had been delivered, and also before ownership in the goods had passed to the buyer under the terms of the contract.

Can the seller discharge the contract? If yes, what type of discharge? Explain?