Doctrine of complete performance Flashcards
1
Q
Cutter v Powell [1795]
A
Performance of contractual obligation must be precise and exact
2
Q
Hoenig v Isaacs [1952]
A
A contract will be discharged if it has been substantially performed
3
Q
Bolton v Mahadeva [1972]
A
A contract will not be discharged if it has not been substantially performed
4
Q
Sumpter v Hedges [1898]
A
A contract will be discharged upon voluntary acceptance of partial performance by the other party
5
Q
Planche v Coburn (1831)
A
Where there has been wrongful prevention of performance the contracting party carrying out the work may request a quantum meruit
6
Q
Robinson v Harman [1848]
A
Can recover damages including lost profit
