When an anticipatory breach has taken place (where a person, before performance is due, states that he will not perform the contract)

A) the victim may sue immediately and not wait to see if the contract is performed or not.
B) the victim must wait to see if the contract is performed, but damages are calculated from the time of the refusal.
C) the victim can get someone else to do the job but then cannot sue the original party to the contract if it costs more.
D) such a statement made before performance is due has no effect on the contractual obligations of the parties.
E) the victim may not be able to recover damages that occur after the anticipatory breach.

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Melissa Socarras · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  When an anticipatory breach occurs, the victim has the right to sue immediately without waiting to see if the contract will be performed. This allows the injured party to seek remedies right away rather than having to wait until the contract's performance date, which could potentially mitigate their damages and uncertainty.

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