OR THIS thrid ANSWER: Mrs. MAaples is wrong. Even though the storm destroyed the subject matter of the contract (the pool), you partially performed. You're entitled to the full value of the contract as an equitable remedy, regardless of whether she repairs or replaces the pool.

Now Mrs. Maples claims that the hurricane cancelled the contract and that she doesn't have to pay us anything (not even the $1800 for the first three months) because we can't finish the job. CE Mike Do you think Mrs. Maples is right, Jackelyn Rivera Alfaro? Did the storm cancel our contract? Mrs. Maples is partially right. Providing pool cleaning service became impossible after the hurricane because the subject matter of the contract (the pool) was destroyed. Both Penny Pools and Mrs. Maples are discharged from any contract rights or obligations for the period after the hurricane. But Mrs. Maples still owes you damages for the work you did before the storm. She breached by not paying on time. Mrs. Maples is completely right. Since the hurricane destroyed the subject matter of the contract (the pool) and the contract cannot be completed in its entirety, the entire agreement is cancelled. You can't recover damages under any portion of the agreement even for the work you already completed