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5.4 Breach of Contract
A breach of contract happens when one side does not do what they promised in the agreement, either completely or partly, without a good reason. It is an important idea in contract law because it deals with what happens when the agreement is broken and offers solutions to the side affected by it.
Definition of a Breach of Contract
A breach arises when a party does not fulfil a contractual term as promised, either by non-performance, defective performance, or delayed performance. The breach may involve:
- Failure to perform entirely
- Performing in a way that goes against the agreed term
- Failure to meet a deadline where time is of the essence
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