Curtice Bros. Co. v. Catts — Quiz

5 questions on the issue, rule, and holding, with an explanation for each answer. Read the full Curtice Bros. Co. v. Catts brief first if you need to review.

1. What was the primary legal issue in Curtice Bros. Co. v. Catts?

2. What natural event led to Catts being unable to fulfill the contract with Curtice Bros. Co.?

3. What did the New Jersey Supreme Court emphasize regarding the doctrine of impossibility?

4. In what year did Curtice Bros. Co. enter into the contract with Catts?

5. What was the outcome of the case?