Mark plans a surprise birthday party for Florence. He invites twenty friends, including Harry, to the party. Every person that Mark has invited agrees to keep the arrangements confidential, as it is meant to be a surprise party. However, Harry drinks too much the night before the party and blurts out the news to Florence. Florence is shocked by the news and goes into hiding as she loathes parties. Mark is forced to cancel the party. As a result of the cancellation of the party, Mark suffers a financial loss. He is very upset with Harry and threatens to sue him for breach of contract. Why is Mark NOT able to sue Harry?

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Florence, not Harry, prevented performance.

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Harry made a unilateral and reasonable mistake.

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There is no written agreement signed by both parties.

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Harry and Mark did not conclude a legally binding contract.

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