Willy signs a lease to open a law office. The state legislature outlaws the private practice of law, thus rendering the lease worthless, when willy fails to pay the rent, the landlord files a suit against Willy. Willy's best defense is that
a. the lease violated the Statue of Frauds.
b. the purpose of the lease has been frustrated.
c. a novation has occurred
d. an accord and satisfaction has occurred.
Answer: c. a novation has occurred
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