Ending the contract

Question 1

What 4 ways may a contract be terminated?

Answer 1

Performance - parties have done what agreed
Agreement - both agree to end
Frustration - something happens outside control of parties which renders contract impossible
Breach of condition

Question 2

Explain how Cutter v Powel case suggests not performing the whole contractually agreed performance means they cant sue for payment?

Answer 2

Cutter died before journey ended, wife sued for activities already performed - couldnt sue