Contracts
Which of the following is NOT a valid way to discharge (terminate) a contract in New Mexico?
AMutual agreement/rescission
BFull performance by both parties
COne party's desire to get out✓ Correct
DImpossibility of performance
Explanation
Simply wanting to be released from a contract is not a legal ground for termination. Contracts may be discharged by performance, mutual rescission, impossibility, frustration of purpose, or material breach.
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