Law A-Level
The Rigidity of the Entire Obligations Rule
What The Rigidity of the Entire Obligations Rule means in Law A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of The Rigidity of the Entire Obligations Rule
Analysis of the common law's historical insistence on precise and exact performance as a condition precedent to payment, and the subsequent development of judicial exceptions to prevent manifest injustice.
Topics that use The Rigidity of the Entire Obligations Rule
- Law of contract (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- Equitable Discretion
- Equitable Mitigation of Hardship
- Freedom of Contract
- Implied Term
- Limitation of Liability
- Objective Theory of Agreement
- Repeat Performance
- Risk Allocation and Frustration
Using The Rigidity of the Entire Obligations Rule in the exam
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