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DECHARGE EXECUTION [1 record]

Record 1 2016-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Law of Contracts (common law)
OBS

A contract is discharged in four ways: (1) by performance. If both parties perform their promises the contract is completely terminated. (2) by express agreement. The parties may agree that their contract shall be terminated... (3) under the doctrine of frustration. Under this doctrine a contract is sometimes discharged if a later event renders its performance impossible or sterile... (4) by breach."

French

Domaine(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Droit des contrats (common law)
OBS

décharge par exécution : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO).

Spanish

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