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Frustration of Purpose Doctrine
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What is the legal doctrine of frustration of purpose?
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A legal doctrine that excuses a party from performing a contract when the purpose of the contract is frustrated.
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Frustration of purpose is a legal doctrine that excuses a party from performing a contract when the purpose of the contract is frustrated. This can occur when an unforeseen event makes it impossible or impracticable to perform the contract, or when the purpose of the contract is frustrated by a change in circumstances.