Snow and ice heavily damages a building that was designed by Registered Engineers and Architects. The owner was not able to recover damages because of:O A. The statute of limitations.O B. The insolvency of the bond holder.OC. A hold-harmless clause between architect and engineer.O D. An Act of God clause in the insurance policy.

Option D is correct. An act of God clause in the insurance policy

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