doctrine of frustration

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:law
gptkbp:appliesTo contract law
performance becomes impossible or radically different
gptkbp:describes termination of contract due to unforeseen events
gptkbp:effect discharges parties from contractual obligations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label doctrine of frustration
gptkbp:key Davis Contractors Ltd v Fareham UDC
Krell v Henry
Taylor v Caldwell
gptkbp:notAppliesWhen foreseeable events
self-induced frustration
gptkbp:originatedIn English law
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:Australia
gptkb:India
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:relatedTo force majeure
gptkbp:statutoryBasisInIndia Section 56 of Indian Contract Act, 1872
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Section_262_(Death_or_Incapacity_of_Person_Necessary_for_Performance)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7