Frustration (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What must be true about an event for frustration to apply?
What must be true about an event for frustration to apply?
Unforeseen & through no fault of parties
When does a change in law frustrate a contract?
When does a change in law frustrate a contract?
When it makes performance illegal
In Taylor v Caldwell (1863), why was the contract frustrated?
In Taylor v Caldwell (1863), why was the contract frustrated?
The music hall burned down before event
In Morgan v Manser (1943), what frustrated the band manager's contract?
In Morgan v Manser (1943), what frustrated the band manager's contract?
Musician called for military service
Why was Krell v Henry (1903) frustrated but not Herne Bay Steamboat v Hutton (1903)?
Why was Krell v Henry (1903) frustrated but not Herne Bay Steamboat v Hutton (1903)?
Sole purpose destroyed vs one among others
What happens if a party deliberately causes the frustrating event?
What happens if a party deliberately causes the frustrating event?
They are in breach of contract
Can frustration be claimed for foreseeable events?
Can frustration be claimed for foreseeable events?
No, parties should have provided for it
What prevents frustration if the contract has a force majeure clause covering the event?
What prevents frustration if the contract has a force majeure clause covering the event?
Event is expressly provided for
Under the 1943 Act, what happens to money paid before frustration?
Under the 1943 Act, what happens to money paid before frustration?
It can be recovered by the payer
How does the court treat expenses incurred before frustration under the 1943 Act?
How does the court treat expenses incurred before frustration under the 1943 Act?
May order payment (discretionary)