lect iv and v_ breach of contract
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05/03/2023 Dr Siddharth Shimpi 1
THE INDIAN CONTRACT ACT
1971
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Breach of ContractPerformanceParties meet the contractual obligations and
promises madeMust be complete and exact to discharge
the contract
Failure to perform is a breach of contract
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Discharge by Means Other Than Performance
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Breach of ContractRefusal to carry out the contract promiseMay allow
○ Discharge of the contract○ Damages○ Court order requiring performance
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Express Repudiation Stated refusal to perform
○ Conduct○ Written or verbal communication
Anticipatory breach○ Repudiation before time fixed for performance○ Allows the injured party to:
Discharge and sue for damages Continue with contract and sue for damages at the
time fixed for performance
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Conti…Doctrine of Substantial Performance
○ Repudiation after the performance is largely fulfilled will not allow discharge, only damages
Warranties○ Minor or subsidiary promises allow damages
only and not discharge of the contractConditions
○ Major or essential terms that go to the root of the contract allow discharge, if done promptly and no further benefit taken, and damages
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Implied RepudiationAnticipatory breach: repudiation is
suggested by the conduct of the party or from statements made before time of performance
Fundamental BreachBreach goes to the root of the contract
and allows discharge
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Remedies for Breach
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