Question

In which of the following cases, does the doctrine of supervening impossibility apply?
(A) Failure of one of the objects
(B) Destruction of subject matter
(C) Difficulty in performance
(D) Strikes and lock-outs

Please Give ans in only option?​

Answer 1

The doctrine of supervening impossibility is applied in the case of (B) Destruction of subject matter.

Explanation:

• When both the parties are faultless and any content or part of the subject matter is destroyed then the doctrine automatically becomes null or void.

• Section 56 is related to contracts and deals with such matters exclusively.

• Supervening impossibility happens only when the promisor fails to contribute.

• The voluntary discharge of any contract is divided into three different categories.

Answer 2

Answer:

B) Destruction of subject

Explanation: