Performance (OCR A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What must occur for a contract to be discharged through performance under the general rule?
What must occur for a contract to be discharged through performance under the general rule?
Every obligation must be fulfilled
In Cutter v Powell (1795), why did the sailor's widow receive no payment for his work?
In Cutter v Powell (1795), why did the sailor's widow receive no payment for his work?
Complete performance was not achieved
What happens when one party offers to perform but the other party refuses under tender of performance?
What happens when one party offers to perform but the other party refuses under tender of performance?
Offering party's obligations are discharged
What does a severable contract allow parties to do?
What does a severable contract allow parties to do?
Claim payment for each completed portion
What does the doctrine of substantial performance permit despite minor defects?
What does the doctrine of substantial performance permit despite minor defects?
Claim for contract price minus deductions
For substantial performance to apply, what must remaining defects or omissions be?
For substantial performance to apply, what must remaining defects or omissions be?
Minor and not go to root of contract
What type of acceptance is required for part-performance to result in payment?
What type of acceptance is required for part-performance to result in payment?
Genuine and voluntary acceptance
In Sumpter v Hedges (1898), why could the builder not claim payment for partial work?
In Sumpter v Hedges (1898), why could the builder not claim payment for partial work?
Defendant had no real choice to accept
When time is of the essence, what can the innocent party do if performance is late?
When time is of the essence, what can the innocent party do if performance is late?
Repudiate the entire contract
What is the consequence of delayed performance when time is NOT of the essence?
What is the consequence of delayed performance when time is NOT of the essence?
Claim damages but cannot repudiate