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	Force majeure provisions might provide for circumstances that could otherwise be considered frustration events, and so result in termination of the contract. However, generally, force majeure (for example, exceptionally adverse weather conditions) is considered a relevant event which construction contracts allow for by an extension of time rather than termination.		Force majeure provisions might provide for circumstances that could otherwise be considered frustration events, and so result in termination of the contract. However, generally, force majeure (for example, exceptionally adverse weather conditions) is considered a relevant event which construction contracts allow for by an extension of time rather than termination.

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	Events that do not alter the obligations but instead delay performance, such as a workforce strike, don’t necessarily amount to frustration. However, it might do should the events have a particularly serious effect on the obligations or if the delay is particularly long.		Events that do not alter the obligations but instead delay performance, such as a workforce strike, don’t necessarily amount to frustration. However, it might do should the events have a particularly serious effect on the obligations or if the delay is particularly long.

−	Force majeure provisions might provide for circumstances that could otherwise be considered frustration events, and so result in termination of the contract. However, generally, force majeure (for example, exceptionally adverse weather conditions) is considered a relevant event which construction contracts allow for by an extension of time ~~and a claim for loss and expense~~ rather than termination.	+	Force majeure provisions might provide for circumstances that could otherwise be considered frustration events, and so result in termination of the contract. However, generally, force majeure (for example, exceptionally adverse weather conditions) is considered a relevant event which construction contracts allow for by an extension of time rather than termination.

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−	Frustration occurs when circumstances that are not the fault of either party mean it is impossible to continue with the contract. ~~The~~ contract ~~will come~~ to an end without ~~any~~ party being considered to be in breach. However, parties must be certain that a frustration event has occurred so as not to be in breach of contract.	+	Frustration occurs when circumstances that are not the fault of either party to a contract mean it is impossible to continue with the contract. As a result, the contract comes to an end without either party being considered to be in breach. However, the parties must be certain that a frustration event has occurred so as not to be in breach of contract.

−	Frustration is a common ~~law~~ principle ~~and~~ is applied as narrowly as possible by the courts~~. It~~ does not cover contracts that were always going to be impossible to perform, ~~such as when~~ a contract to ~~build~~ a ~~skyscraper cannot~~ be fulfilled ~~due to~~ the ground conditions ~~being~~ unsuitable.	+	Frustration is a common legal principle, but it is applied as narrowly as possible by the courts - it does not cover contracts that were always going to be impossible to perform. For example, it would not apply in the case of a contract to construct a tall building that could not be fulfilled because the ground conditions were completely unsuitable.

−	Identifying the contractual obligations of the parties at the date of the contract is key to being able to establish the conditions for frustration. ~~Some events that may lead to a frustrated contract include:~~	+	Identifying the contractual obligations of the parties at the date of the contract is key to being able to establish the conditions for frustration.

−	* Government imposes unforeseen restrictions on building.	+	Some events that may lead to a frustrated contract include:
−	* Laws are passed that ~~make illegal what was promised under the~~ contract	+
−	* The building where works were to be carried out is destroyed.	+
−	* An event that was pivotal to the contractual obligations is cancelled.	+

−	~~Sometimes a party may try and claim a~~ contract ~~is frustrated when they are obligated~~ to ~~make payments in a different currencies which then fluctuates~~. ~~However, this does not necessarily amount to frustration~~.	+	* The government imposing unforeseen restrictions on building.
		+	* Laws being passed that make it illegal to undertake what was promised under the contract
		+	* The building where works were to be carried out being destroyed.
		+	* An event that was crucial for the contractual obligations being cancelled.

−	~~Events that do not alter the obligations but instead delay performance, such as~~ a ~~workforce strike~~, ~~also don’t~~ necessarily amount to frustration~~. However, it might do should the events have a particularly serious effect on the obligations or the delay be particularly long~~.	+	Sometimes a party may try to claim a contract is frustrated when they are obligated to make payments in a different currencies which then fluctuates. However, this does not necessarily amount to frustration.

−	Force majeure provisions might provide for circumstances that could otherwise be considered frustration events, and so result in termination of the contract. ~~Force~~ majeure (for example, exceptionally adverse weather conditions) is ~~generally~~ considered a relevant event in construction contracts ~~which will~~ allow for an extension of time and a claim for loss and expense rather than termination~~. This may be in the interests of both parties~~.	+	Events that do not alter the obligations but instead delay performance, such as a workforce strike, don’t necessarily amount to frustration. However, it might do should the events have a particularly serious effect on the obligations or if the delay is particularly long.
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		+	Force majeure provisions might provide for circumstances that could otherwise be considered frustration events, and so result in termination of the contract. However, generally, force majeure (for example, exceptionally adverse weather conditions) is considered a relevant event which construction contracts allow for by an extension of time and a claim for loss and expense rather than termination.

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Frustration occurs when circumstances that are not the fault of either party mean it is impossible to continue with the contract. The contract will come to an end without any party being considered to be in breach. However, parties must be certain that a frustration event has occurred so as not to be in breach of contract.

Frustration is a common law principle and is applied as narrowly as possible by the courts. It does not cover contracts that were always going to be impossible to perform, such as when a contract to build a skyscraper cannot be fulfilled due to the ground conditions being unsuitable.

Identifying the contractual obligations of the parties at the date of the contract is key to being able to establish the conditions for frustration. Some events that may lead to a frustrated contract include:

* Government imposes unforeseen restrictions on building.
* Laws are passed that make illegal what was promised under the contract
* The building where works were to be carried out is destroyed.
* An event that was pivotal to the contractual obligations is cancelled.

Sometimes a party may try and claim a contract is frustrated when they are obligated to make payments in a different currencies which then fluctuates. However, this does not necessarily amount to frustration.

Events that do not alter the obligations but instead delay performance, such as a workforce strike, also don’t necessarily amount to frustration. However, it might do should the events have a particularly serious effect on the obligations or the delay be particularly long.

Force majeure provisions might provide for circumstances that could otherwise be considered frustration events, and so result in termination of the contract. Force majeure (for example, exceptionally adverse weather conditions) is generally considered a relevant event in construction contracts which will allow for an extension of time and a claim for loss and expense rather than termination. This may be in the interests of both parties.

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=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

* Breach of contract.
* Extension of time.
* Force majeure.
* Loss and expense.
* Relevant event.
* Suspension of performance.
* Termination in construction contracts.
* Variations.

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