Contracts and Frustration as a way to discharge a contract

What was the reason for the contract being frustrated in the case of Taylor v Caldwell (1863)?

• The music hall was destroyed by one of the parties.

• The destruction of the music hall was not the fault of either party.

• The music hall was temporarily unavailable.

• The contract was not specific about the music hall.

In Jackson v Union Marine Insurance Co. Ltd (1874), what caused the contract to be frustrated?

• The ship was destroyed.

• The cargo was lost.

• The long delay in loading caused by it running aground.

• The insurance failed to cover the damages.

What led to the frustration of the contract in Robinson v Davidson (1871)?

• The contract was deemed too vague.

• The goods were damaged.

• Illness of a person who is to perform personally.

• A legal dispute over the terms of the contract.

How was the contract frustrated in Condor v The Baron Knights (1966)?

• The performance was below expectations.

• The venue was double-booked.

• Acting on medical advice can be sufficient for frustration of contract.

• The contract terms were misunderstood.

What was the basis for the contract's frustration in Denny, Mott and Dickson Ltd v James B Fraser and Co. Ltd (1944)?

• The contract was lost.

• The law was changed so that importing goods of that kind became illegal after the contract was made.

• The goods were not delivered on time.

• The payment was not processed.