Contracts Law

  1. Performance and Discharge
    1. Performance of Contracts
      1. Perfect Tender Rule
        1. Definition and Application
          1. Exceptions and Limitations
            1. Buyer's Right to Reject
              1. Seller's Right to Cure
            2. Substantial Performance
              1. Criteria for Substantial Performance
                1. Effect on Payment Obligation
                  1. Case Examples and Jurisprudence
                  2. Conditions of Performance
                    1. Conditions Precedent
                      1. Definition and Examples
                        1. Impact on Contractual Obligations
                          1. Difference from Pure Conditions
                          2. Conditions Subsequent
                            1. Definition and Examples
                              1. Consequences of Non-Occurrence
                              2. Concurrent Conditions
                                1. Definition and Common Scenarios
                                  1. Role in Simultaneous Performance
                              3. Discharge of Contracts
                                1. Discharge by Agreement
                                  1. Mutual Rescission
                                    1. Formality and Considerations
                                    2. Novation
                                      1. Definition and Difference from Assignment
                                        1. Requirements and Process
                                        2. Accord and Satisfaction
                                          1. Definition and Importance
                                            1. Process and Outcome
                                              1. Examples of Use and Challenges
                                            2. Discharge by Performance
                                              1. Complete Performance
                                                1. Fulfillment of Obligations
                                                  1. Verification Methods
                                                  2. Tender of Performance
                                                    1. Definition and Requirements
                                                  3. Discharge by Operation of Law
                                                    1. Impossibility
                                                      1. Definition and Categories
                                                        1. Objective Impossibility
                                                          1. Subjective Impossibility
                                                        2. Frustration of Purpose
                                                          1. Conceptual Overview
                                                            1. Distinction from Impossibility
                                                            2. Mutual Mistake
                                                              1. Definition and Criteria
                                                                1. Difference from Unilateral Mistake
                                                              2. Discharge by Breach
                                                                1. Material Breach
                                                                  1. Differences from Minor Breach
                                                                  2. Anticipatory Repudiation
                                                                    1. Definition and Examples
                                                                2. Practical Considerations in Performance and Discharge
                                                                  1. Role of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
                                                                    1. Examples and Enforcement
                                                                    2. Impact of Non-Performance on Contractual Relationships
                                                                      1. Preventative Measures and Contract Clauses
                                                                      2. Documentation and Record-Keeping
                                                                        1. Importance in Dispute Resolution