Legal Frustration
/ˈliːɡəl frʌˈstreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A doctrine excusing parties from contract performance due to unforeseen events that render obligations impossible or radically different from those contemplated.
Legal frustration discharged the parties from their contractual duties when the venue was destroyed.
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Commentary
Legal frustration is distinct from mere inconvenience; it requires a fundamental change in contractual obligations due to unforeseeable events beyond parties' control.
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