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In the context of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, if a promisor absolutely repudiates the contract…

An absolute refusal before the promised performance date is an anticipatory breach. Section 39 allows the promisee to put an end to the contract when the promisor refuses or…

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In the context of the Indian Contract Act, 1872, if a promisor absolutely repudiates the contract before the promised date of performance, it is:

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An absolute refusal before the promised performance date is an anticipatory breach. Section 39 allows the promisee to put an end to the contract when the promisor refuses or disables himself from performing the promise in its entirety, unless the promisee has signified acquiescence in continuation. It differs from frustration or impossibility occurring independently of such repudiation.

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