(i) This contract is voidable at as option for being vitiated by duress. The gun was intended
to threaten A. A can therefore escape liability by establishing the circumstances in which
the agreement was entered into.
(ii) This contract is frustrated thereby discharging A and B as none is to blame for the
destruction. This position if consistent with the decision in Taylor V. Caldwell. Any
amount paid by B is recoverable. Otherwise nothing is payable.
(iii) This contract is void and therefore unenforceable by A or B as B had no capacity to
enter into such a contract.
maurice.mutuku answered the question on May 1, 2018 at 12:45
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