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Episode 21: Excuse Me - When Non-Performance Is Judicially Justified
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Explore the circumstances under which non-performance of contractual obligations may be legally excused. Professor Oranburg examines doctrines such as impossibility, impracticability, and frustration of purpose. You’ll learn how unforeseen events can affect contract performance and when courts will relieve parties of their obligations. Through real-world examples and case studies, understand how these principles apply in various contexts, from natural disasters to changes in law. Gain insights into drafting contracts that account for potential excuses and navigating situations where performance becomes challenging or impossible.
55 episodes
Manage episode 451779554 series 3593781
Explore the circumstances under which non-performance of contractual obligations may be legally excused. Professor Oranburg examines doctrines such as impossibility, impracticability, and frustration of purpose. You’ll learn how unforeseen events can affect contract performance and when courts will relieve parties of their obligations. Through real-world examples and case studies, understand how these principles apply in various contexts, from natural disasters to changes in law. Gain insights into drafting contracts that account for potential excuses and navigating situations where performance becomes challenging or impossible.
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