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1The Contract Act, 1872

( ACT NO. IX OF 1872 )

[ 25th April, 1872 ]

Chapter IV

OF THE PERFORMANCE OF CONTRACTS

Contracts Which Need Not be Performed

Effect of neglect of promisee to afford promisor reasonable facilities for performance
67. If any promisee neglects or refuses to afford the promisor reasonable facilities for the performance of his promise, the promisor is excused by such neglect or refusal as to any non-performance caused thereby.
 
 
 
 
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A contracts with B to repair B's house.
 
 
 
 
B neglects or refuses to point out to A the places in which his house requires repair.
 
 
 
 
A is excused for the non-performance of the contract if it is caused by such neglect or refusal.
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    Throughout this Act, except otherwise provided, the words "Bangladesh", "Taka" and "Penal Code" were substituted, for the words "Pakistan" or "East Pakistan", "Rupees" or "Rs." and "Pakistan Penal Code" respectively by section 3 and 2nd Schedule of the Bangladesh Laws (Revision And Declaration) Act, 1973 (Act No. VIII of 1973).
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