frustration of contract

GPTKB entity

Statements (19)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:law
gptkbp:appliesTo contract law
gptkbp:arisesWhen unforeseen event makes performance impossible or radically different
gptkbp:consequence losses may be apportioned by law
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature force majeure
gptkbp:effect discharges parties from contractual obligations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label frustration of contract
gptkbp:jurisdiction common law
gptkbp:legalSystem gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Canada
England and Wales
gptkbp:notAppliesIf event is self-induced
event was foreseeable
gptkbp:relatedTo Davis Contractors Ltd v Fareham UDC
Krell v Henry
Taylor v Caldwell
gptkbp:remedy contract is automatically terminated
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Section_265_(Discharge_by_Supervening_Frustration)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7