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Which one of the following cases is related to the 'doctrine of frustration' of contract?

In Krell v. Henry, the coronation procession was the shared foundation of the room hire. It did not take place on the agreed days, so the Court of Appeal treated the…

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Which one of the following cases is related to the 'doctrine of frustration' of contract?

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In Krell v. Henry, the coronation procession was the shared foundation of the room hire. It did not take place on the agreed days, so the Court of Appeal treated the agreement as discharged. In India, Satyabrata Ghose distinguishes statutory frustration under Section 56 from events governed by the terms of the contract.

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Option A

Felthouse concerns communication of acceptance.

Option B

Hadley concerns remoteness of contract damages.

Option C

Krell concerns frustration of the contract's shared purpose.

Option D

Mohori Bibee concerns a minor's contractual capacity.

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