If a party enters into an arrangement which can only take effect by the continuance of a certain existing state of circumstances, there is an implied engagement on his part that he shall do nothing of his own motion to put an end to that state of circumstances under which alone the arrangement can become operative." Also where a binding contract is subject to a condition precedent, a term may be implied that a party will not do an act which, if done, would prevent fulfilment of the condition.
By Dharmendra Rautray (Barrister)
Discharged mean terminated. A contract can be discharged by -performance -frustration -Agreement between the parties and -breach If there is a breach of terms of the contract, a contract can be discharged.
An anticipatory breach is a breach of contract in law where one party indicates prior to the time of performance that it will not perform when performance is due.
Specific performance is a legal remedy where a party is ordered to perform their obligations under a contract as promised. It is typically granted when monetary damages are inadequate to compensate the aggrieved party. Specific performance may not be granted if the subject matter is personal in nature, the terms of the contract are unclear or unreasonable, or if the court deems it impractical to enforce.
No, normally there is no expectation of a time limit on the performance of a contract. If there is, it must be negotiated at the time the contract is formed
Generally, complete performance is required to discharge the contract. Anything less is called 'Partial' performance and amounts to a breach of contract.
Not necessarily. A material breach of contract occurs when one party fails to perform a significant aspect of the agreement, affecting the overall purpose of the contract. Minor or partial performance may not always constitute a material breach, but it could still lead to issues or disputes between the parties.
Frustration is when something happens that makes it impossible to perform the contract or makes it so that performance of the contract would undermine the purpose of the contract, whereas breach is caused by a non-performance under the contract.
Discharge usually results from performance but can occur in other ways: i. the occurrence or failure of a condition which a contract is based; ii. breach of contract; iii. by agreement of the parties; and iv. by operation of law
A breach of contract in legal terms amounts to a broken promise to do or not do an act. Breaches of a contract are single, occurring at a single point in time, or continuing breaches. A lawsuit for breach of contract is a civil action and the remedies awarded are designed to place the injured party in the position they would be in if not for the breach
Specific performance is a legal remedy in which a court orders a party to perform a specific act, usually related to a contract. It is typically used when monetary damages are inadequate to fully compensate the injured party, and the subject matter of the contract is unique, such as real estate. This remedy is discretionary and may be granted if the court determines it is appropriate under the circumstances.
A breach of contract does not void the entire contract. It can still be enforced.
Not every breach allows a contract to be cancelled. It has to be a material breach.