Section 67: Effect of neglect of promisee to afford promisor reasonable facilities for performance.

The Indian Contract Act, 1872Central Act · Act 9 of 1872

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.

Illustration

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.

Where this provision sits

Act	The Indian Contract Act, 1872
Section	67
Marginal note	Effect of neglect of promisee to afford promisor reasonable facilities for performance.
Jurisdiction	Central
Status	In force as published by the source

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