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What is the legal basis for a party to claim payment for partial performance?
What is the legal basis for a party to claim payment for partial performance?
- Quantum meruit basis (correct)
- Lump sum basis
- Divisible contract basis
- Frustration basis
In Sumpter v. Hedges 1889, why was the plaintiff unable to recover anything for his partial performance?
In Sumpter v. Hedges 1889, why was the plaintiff unable to recover anything for his partial performance?
- The plaintiff's workmanship was of bad quality
- The defendant willingly accepted the partial performance
- The defendant had no alternative but to complete the work himself (correct)
- The plaintiff abandoned the contract due to financial difficulties
Under what circumstances does frustration occur in a contract?
Under what circumstances does frustration occur in a contract?
- When an event occurs that makes the performance of the contract impossible or futile (correct)
- When one party is dissatisfied with the quality of workmanship
- When a party fails to deliver all the agreed installments
- When a contract becomes more profitable than originally contemplated
In Taylor v. Caldwell 1863, what led to the frustration of the contract?
In Taylor v. Caldwell 1863, what led to the frustration of the contract?
What type of contract is regarded as divisible?
What type of contract is regarded as divisible?
When does frustration occur in a contract involving personal services?
When does frustration occur in a contract involving personal services?
What law governs the discharge of a contract by frustration in Singapore?
What law governs the discharge of a contract by frustration in Singapore?
What is the general rule regarding performance of a contract?
What is the general rule regarding performance of a contract?
What did the court decide in the case of Cutter v. Powell 1795?
What did the court decide in the case of Cutter v. Powell 1795?
What defines substantial performance of a contract according to the exceptions to the general rule?
What defines substantial performance of a contract according to the exceptions to the general rule?
What happens if incomplete performance of a contract is caused by the other party who prevented full performance?
What happens if incomplete performance of a contract is caused by the other party who prevented full performance?
In Hoenig v. Isaacs 1952, why did Hoenig pay only £400 instead of the contract price of £750?
In Hoenig v. Isaacs 1952, why did Hoenig pay only £400 instead of the contract price of £750?
What did the court decide in Planche v. Colburn 1831?
What did the court decide in Planche v. Colburn 1831?
How does substantial performance exception reduce the harshness of the general rule?
How does substantial performance exception reduce the harshness of the general rule?
What is the effect of frustration on a contract at common law?
What is the effect of frustration on a contract at common law?
In which case was the frustrated party able to recover expenses incurred in performing the contract before it was frustrated?
In which case was the frustrated party able to recover expenses incurred in performing the contract before it was frustrated?
Under the Frustrated Contracts Act, what happens to any money payable at the time of frustration?
Under the Frustrated Contracts Act, what happens to any money payable at the time of frustration?
In which scenario would a contract not be frustrated according to the text?
In which scenario would a contract not be frustrated according to the text?
Which case illustrates the common law rule of frustration operating unfairly against a party?
Which case illustrates the common law rule of frustration operating unfairly against a party?
What does the FRUSTRATED CONTRACTS ACT (CAP 115) seek to achieve?
What does the FRUSTRATED CONTRACTS ACT (CAP 115) seek to achieve?
What happens when each party to a contract carries out their part of the promise?
What happens when each party to a contract carries out their part of the promise?
In a sale of goods contract, what happens when the seller receives the price from the buyer without any complaint about the goods?
In a sale of goods contract, what happens when the seller receives the price from the buyer without any complaint about the goods?
What happens if either party fails to carry out their obligations in a contract?
What happens if either party fails to carry out their obligations in a contract?
What is the significance of a delivery date mentioned in a sale of goods contract?
What is the significance of a delivery date mentioned in a sale of goods contract?
If a seller fails to deliver goods by the specified delivery date, what is the legal consequence?
If a seller fails to deliver goods by the specified delivery date, what is the legal consequence?
When are the obligations created by a contract discharged?
When are the obligations created by a contract discharged?
What happens when one party fails to carry out their obligations in a contract?
What happens when one party fails to carry out their obligations in a contract?