- •§ 1.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 1: preliminary definitions
- •§ 2.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 2: offers; creation and duration of power of acceptance
- •§ 3.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 3: acceptance and rejection of offer
- •§ 4.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 4: indefiniteness and mistake in expression
- •§ 5.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 5: reasons for enforcement of promises; acts, forbearances and promises given in exchange
- •§ 6.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 6: consideration-mutuality of obligation-requirements and output contracts-effect of option
- •§ 7.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 7: consideration-effect of pre-existing duty
- •§ 8.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 8: reliance on a promise as ground for enforcement: the doctrine of promissory estoppel
- •§ 9.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 9: past consideration and moral obligation
- •§ 10.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 10: contracts under seal, recognizances, negotiable instruments and documents, and ...
- •§ 11.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 11: option contracts and rights of first refusal the legal relations of the parties
- •§ 12.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 12: history and legal operation of the statute
- •§ 13.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 13: statute of frauds-oral variation or rescission; contracts partly within
- •§ 14.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 14: statute of frauds-manner of raising defense; remedies of restitution and reformation
- •§ 15.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 15: statute of frauds-debts of another-suretyship and guaranty
- •§ 17.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 17: statute of frauds-interests in land
- •§ 18.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 18: interests in land-effect of part performance of oral contract
- •§ 19.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 19: statute of frauds-contracts not to be performed within one year
- •§ 20.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 20: statute of frauds-contracts in consideration of marriage
- •§ 22.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 22: substance of the memorandum: its nature and contents
- •§ 23.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 23: formal requirements-writing-signature-oral evidence
- •§ 24.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 24: interpretation of contracts
- •§ 25.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 25: interpretation- the process called implication
- •§ 26.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 26: the ''parol evidence rule''
- •§ 27.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 27: capacity of parties
- •§ 29.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 29: unconscionability and the duty to read
- •§ 30.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 30: definitions and terminology-conditions classified
- •§ 31.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 31: express conditions-and promises
- •§ 32.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 32: constructive conditions-failure to perform the agreed exchange
- •§ 33.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 33: constructive conditions in sale of goods
- •§ 36.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 36: substantial performance, its character and effect
- •§ 37.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 37: condition of performance on time-condition of notice
- •§ 38.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 38: aleatory contracts-no agreed exchange of performances
- •§ 40.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 40: elimination of conditions by waiver or prevention
- •§ 41.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 41: preliminary analysis-issues and terminology
- •§ 56.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 56: forseeability-anticipated profits-degrees of uncertainty
- •§ 57.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 57: alternative measures-expenditures-avoidable consequences-interest-anticipatory breach
- •§ 58.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 58: liquidated damages and penalties
- •§ 59.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 59: mental suffering-punitive damages-lending money-alternative of contracts-contracts ...
- •§ 60.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 60: building contracts-employment-sales of land-sales of goods
- •§ 61.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 61: common law and equity-general requirements for obtaining restitution
- •§ 62.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 62: restitution in favor of a plaintiff in default
- •§ 63.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 63: adequacy of other remedies
- •§ 64.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 64: special reasons for refusing specific enforcement
- •§ 65.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 65: mutuality of remedy-negative contracts-liquidated damages
- •§ 66.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 66: election of remedies
- •§ 67.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 67: performance-tender-rescission-release- gift-surrender-cancellation- contract not to sue
- •§ 68.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 68: discharge by nonperformance of condition- breach-failure of consideration- ...
- •§ 69.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 69: the legal operation of an executory accord
- •§ 74.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 74: impossibility of performance- personal inability
- •§ 75.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 75: death or destruction of specific things- prorating available supply
- •§ 79.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 79: introduction to contracts contrary to public policy
- •§ 81.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 81: contracts involving familial relationships
- •§ 89.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 89: the effects of being contrary to public policy and the availability of restitution
§ 74.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 74: impossibility of performance- personal inability
§ 74.1 Introduction to Impossibility and Frustration of Purpose
§ 74.2 Evolution of Impossibility and Frustration Doctrines-Representative Cases
§ 74.3 Impossibility of Performing a Promise That Is Caused by the Other Party
§ 74.4 Impossibility of Performance as a Discharge of Contractual Duty-''Act of God''
§ 74.5 What Is Meant by the Term Impossibility?
§ 74.6 Subjective Inability of a Contractor to Perform
§ 74.7 Unexpected Difficulties and Economic Loss-Commercial Impracticability
§ 74.8 Commercial Impracticability Under UCC § 2-615
§ 74.9 Increased Cost Cases Under UCC § 2-615
§ 74.10 Buyers of Goods and the Impracticability Defense
§ 74.11 Impracticability Under English Law
§ 74.12 International Sales of Goods-Impossibility Under the CISG
§ 74.13 Impossibility or Frustration Existing at the Time the Bargain Is Made
§ 74.14 Interpretation of the Contract May Show That Performance Is Not Impossible; Technological Impossibility
§ 74.15 When a Promisor Assumes the Risk of Impossibility of Performance-General Framework for Analysis
§ 74.16 Impossibility That the Promisor Could Have Avoided; Burden of Proof
§ 74.17 Alternative Performances, One of Which Becomes Impossible
§ 74.18 Discharge by Impossibility Based on a Condition Implied in Fact
§ 74.19 Force Majeure Clauses
Supp. To CHAPTER 74 IMPOSSIBILITY OF PERFORMANCE-PERSONAL INABILITY 9
Supp. to § 74.2 Evolution of Impossibility and Frustration Doctrines-Representative Cases
Supp. to § 74.3 Impossibility of Performing a Promise That Is Caused by the Other Party
Supp. to § 74.5 What Is Meant by the Term Impossibility?
Supp. to § 74.6 Subjective Inability of a Contractor to Perform
Supp. to § 74.7 Unexpected Difficulties and Economic Loss-Commercial Impracticability
Supp. to § 74.8 Commercial Impracticability Under UCC § 2-615
Supp. to § 74.9 Increased Cost Cases Under UCC § 2-615
Supp. to § 74.15 When a Promisor Assumes the Risk of Impossibility of Performance-General Framework for Analysis
Supp. to § 74.16 Impossibility That the Promisor Could Have Avoided; Burden of Proof
CHAPTER 75 DEATH OR DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIC THINGS- PRORATING AVAILABLE SUPPLY 11
§ 75.Syn Synopsis to Chapter 75: death or destruction of specific things- prorating available supply
§ 75.1 Performance Rendered Impossible by Death or Disabling Illness
§ 75.2 Contracts of Service-Death of Servant or Employer
§ 75.3 Performance Rendered Impracticable by Danger to Life, Health, or Property
§ 75.4 Destruction of Specific Subject Matter Necessary to Performance-Overview
§ 75.5 Destruction of a Building in Course of Construction
§ 75.6 Failure of a Source of Supply; Crop Failures
§ 75.7 Destruction or Nonexistence of Contemplated Conditions or Means of Performance
§ 75.8 Effect of Refusal of Necessary Cooperation by a Third Party-Strikes and Other Interference With Performance
§ 75.9 Impossibility After Breach Has Already Occurred
§ 75.10 Circumstances Justifying the Prorating of Available Supply
Supp. To CHAPTER 75 DEATH OR DESTRUCTION OF SPECIFIC THINGS-PRORATING AVAILABLE SUPPLY 3
Supp. to § 75.2 Contracts of Service-Death of Servant or Employer
Supp. to § 75.4 Destruction of Specific Subject Matter Necessary to Performance-Overview
Supp. to § 75.6 Failure of a Source of Supply; Crop Failures
CHAPTER 76 LEGAL PROHIBITION-GOVERNMENT PROHIBITION AND EXIGENCIES OF WAR 12
§ 76.syn Synopsis to Chapter 76: LEGAL PROHIBITION-GOVERNMENT PROHIBITION AND EXIGENCIES OF WAR
§ 76.1 Legal Prohibition, Act of State, or Outbreak of War
§ 76.2 Impossibility by Government Requisition of a Ship or Vessel
§ 76.3 Government Requisition of a Factory or Other Facilities or Specific Property Required for Performance
§ 76.4 Prevention by Order or Decree of a Court or Administrative Officer
§ 76.5 Refusal of a License or Permit; Effect of Embargo
§ 76.6 Governmental Regulation Cases Under UCC § 2-615
§ 76.7 Impossibility of Temporary or Uncertain Duration
§ 76.8 Effect of a Governmental Moratorium-Bank Failure and Other Cases
§ 76.9 Outbreak of War May Make Performance Merely More Expensive
§ 76.10 Impossibility Caused by Foreign Law or Government
§ 76.11 Legal Impossibility Caused by Promisor's Own Act; Imprisonment
Supp. To CHAPTER 76 LEGAL PROHIBITION-GOVERNMENT PROHIBITION AND EXIGENCIES OF WAR 4
Supp. to § 76.1 Legal Prohibition, Act of State, or Outbreak of War
Supp. to § 76.4 Prevention by Order or Decree of a Court or Administrative Officer
Supp. to § 76.6 Governmental Regulation Cases Under UCC § 2-615
Supp. to § 76.7 Impossibility of Temporary or Uncertain Duration
CHAPTER 77 DISCHARGE BY FRUSTRATION OF PURPOSE 11
§ 77.syn Synopsis to Chapter 77: DISCHARGE BY FRUSTRATION OF PURPOSE
§ 77.1 Introduction to Frustration of Purpose as a Justification for Nonperformance
§ 77.2 Risks of Loss-The Assumption of Risk by Voluntary Assent; Allocation of Risk
§ 77.3 Frustration by a Collateral Event That Affects the Value of a Performance-The Coronation Cases and Beyond
§ 77.4 Leases-Partial or Total Frustration of Lessee's Purpose
§ 77.5 Termination of Lease by a Taking of the Property by Eminent Domain
§ 77.6 Contracts for Temporary Use and Occupation of Buildings
§ 77.7 School Teaching Contracts-Effect of Closing the School
§ 77.8 Frustration by Inflationary Devaluation of Money
§ 77.9 Other Illustrations of Frustration of Purpose
§ 77.10 Partial and Temporary Frustration
Supp. To CHAPTER 77 DISCHARGE BY FRUSTRATION OF PURPOSE 3
Supp. to § 77.1 Introduction to Frustration of Purpose as a Justification for Nonperformance
Supp. to § 77.2 Risks of Loss-The Assumption of Risk by Voluntary Assent; Allocation of Risk
Supp. to § 77.3 Frustration by a Collateral Event That Affects the Value of a Performance-The Coronation Cases and ...
CHAPTER 78 IMPOSSIBILITY OF PERFORMANCE OF A CONDITION; RESTITUTION IN CASES OF IMPOSSIBILITY 11
§ 78.syn Synopsis to Chapter 78: IMPOSSIBILITY OF PERFORMANCE OF A CONDITION; RESTITUTION IN CASES OF IMPOSSIBILITY
§ 78.1 Impossibility of Performing a Condition Precedent to the Defendant's Duty-Notices, Certificates, Appraisals
§ 78.2 Performance of the Agreed Exchange as a Condition-Effect of Its Impossibility
§ 78.3 Impossibility of Paying Premiums on an Insurance Contract
§ 78.4 Impossibility of Performance on Time; Option Contracts
§ 78.5 Impossibility of Bringing Suit Within a Time Limit
§ 78.6 Restitution as a Remedy in Cases of Impossibility
§ 78.7 Restitution Against a Defendant Whose Duty Has Been Discharged by Impossibility
§ 78.8 Restitution in Favor of a Plaintiff in Default Without Lawful Excuse
§ 78.9 Restitution in Favor of One Whose Failure of Performance Is Excused by Impossibility
§ 78.10 Compensation for Services Rendered When Completion Has Become Impossible Without Fault
Supp. To CHAPTER 78 IMPOSSIBILITY OF PERFORMANCE OF A CONDITION; RESTITUTION IN CASES OF IMPOSSIBILITY 2
Supp. to § 78.2 Performance of the Agreed Exchange as a Condition-Effect of Its Impossibility
Supp. to § 78.6 Restitution as a Remedy in Cases of Impossibility
APPENDIX TO VOLUME 14 15|23|27
Synopsis to Appendix : APPENDIX TO VOLUME 14
RESTATEMENT (SECOND) OF CONTRACTS 1
229. Excuse of a Condition to Avoid Forfeiture
261. Discharge by Supervening Impracticability
265. Discharge by Supervening Frustration
266. Existing Impracticability or Frustration
269. Temporary Impracticability or Frustration
270. Partial Impracticability
ARTICLE 2. SALES 1|5
PART 6. BREACH, REPUDIATION AND EXCUSE 4
2-613. Casualty to Identified Goods.
2-614 Substituted Performance.
2-615. Excuse by Failure of Presupposed Conditions.
2-616. Procedure on Notice Claiming Excuse.
SECTION IV. EXEMPTIONS 2
Article 79 Scope
Article 80 Scope
SECTION V. EFFECTS OF AVOIDANCE 4
Article 81 Scope
Article 82 Scope
Article 83 Scope
Article 84 Scope
Article 6.2.1 (Contract to be observed)
Article 6.2.2 (Definition of hardship)
Article 6.2.3 (Effects of hardship)
Article 7.1.7 (Force majeure)
PART VIII CONTRACTS CONTRARY TO PUBLIC POLICY 19|235
CHAPTER 79 INTRODUCTION TO CONTRACTS CONTRARY TO PUBLIC POLICY 8