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If the aggrieved party keeps the contract alive after an anticipatory breach, a consequence is that the guilty party:
ACannot perform even if willing
BMust pay double damages
CMay still perform, and may take advantage of any supervening impossibility that discharges it
DLoses all rights under the contract
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. May still perform, and may take advantage of any supervening impossibility that discharges it
Keeping the contract alive preserves it for both parties, so the repudiating party may still perform and may benefit from any supervening impossibility that later discharges the contract.
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