Jill and Karl contract for the sale of Jill's horse for $1,000. Unknown to either party, the horse has died. Karl is

A. entitled to another horse of equivalent value.
B. not required to pay due to the mutual mistake.
C. not required to pay due to the unilateral mistake.
D. required to pay because she assumed the risk the horse might die.


Answer: B

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