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  1. Taylor v Caldwell [1863] 3 B&S 826. Introduction. The case of Taylor v Caldwell[1] is a fundamental case in the area of frustration with regards to contract law. Taylor v Caldwell is an extremely important case, as Murray states,[2] “frustration developed to alleviate harshness of absolute obligation rule”.

  2. Key point. A contract is terminated if performance becomes physically impossible when the subject matter is destroyed. This case first created the contractual doctrine of frustration.

  3. Taylor v Caldwell[ 1 ] is a landmark English contract law case, with an opinion delivered by Mr Justice Blackburn which established the doctrine of common law impossibility. Facts. [] Caldwell & Bishop owned Surrey Gardens & Music Hall, and agreed to rent it out to Taylor & Lewis for £100 a day.

  4. Taylor v Caldwell (1863) 3 B & S 826 The claimant hired out a music hall in Surrey for the purpose of holding four grand concerts. The claimant went to great expense and effort in organising the concerts.

  5. Taylor (Plaintiff) sued Caldwell (Defendant) for breach of contract to rent out Defendant’s facility for four concert dates. Synopsis of Rule of Law. A party’s duty, under a contract is discharged if performance of the contact involves particular goods, which without fault of either party are destroyed, rendering.

  6. Jan 13, 2024 · The case of ” Taylor v Caldwell (1863)” The HONBLE JUSTICE Blackburn , PRESIDING MEMBER For the Appellant Mr. Taylor. For the Respondent Mr. Caldwell, This case is a landmark case in the area of frustration regarding contract law.

  7. May 25, 2024 · 3 B. & S. 826, 122 Eng. Rep. 309 (1863) Quick Summary. Taylor (plaintiff) sued Caldwell (defendant) for damages after the Surrey Gardens and Music Hall, rented by Taylor for concerts, was destroyed by fire.