Practice MC Question: Harry contracts to buy a Nimbus $2001$ from Malfoy for $$1000,$ to be delivered by Oct. $1.$ The Nimbus is used in the game of Quidditch, Harry is on the Quidditch team, and Quidditch season starts Oct. $1,$ so Harry and Malfoy agree that time is of the essence. The emorning of Oct. $1,$ Malfoy states that the Nimbus $2001$ will be a few days late. Which of the following is accurate?

crke a$)$ Courts recognize substantial performance for the timing of contracts, so Malfoy's delay of only a few days is not a breach

b$)$ Malfoy has committed only a minor breach, so Harry is not discharged from the contract

c$)$ Malfoy has committed a material breach of contract, so Harry is discharged from his obligations under the contract with Malfoy and can buy a Nimbus $2001$ from another source

d$)$ None of the above