Modes of Discharge — KSLU Contract 1 Notes

Modes of Discharge

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    A["Discharge of a contract"]:::root
    A --> B["By performance<br/>(actual or attempted)"]:::leaf
    A --> C["By agreement / consent<br/>(novation, rescission,<br/>alteration, remission — S.62-63)"]:::leaf
    A --> D["By impossibility /<br/>frustration (S.56)"]:::leaf
    A --> E["By lapse of time /<br/>operation of law"]:::leaf
    A --> F["By breach<br/>(actual or anticipatory — S.39)"]:::leaf

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A contract ends the “good way” (everyone performs, or both agree to end it) or the “bad way” (it becomes impossible, time runs out, the law steps in, or one party breaks it).