Law A-Level
Equitable Mitigation of Hardship
What Equitable Mitigation of Hardship means in Law A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Equitable Mitigation of Hardship
The evolution of doctrines such as 'substantial performance', 'divisible contracts', and 'prevention of performance' to mitigate the harshness of the strict rule in cases of minor defects or partial completion.
Topics that use Equitable Mitigation of Hardship
- Law of contract (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Equitable Discretion
- Freedom of Contract
- Implied Term
- Limitation of Liability
- Objective Theory of Agreement
- Repeat Performance
- Risk Allocation and Frustration
- Sanctity of Contract
Using Equitable Mitigation of Hardship in the exam
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