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Bruce MacDougall

Frustration of Contract

Know when performance is excused—and what remedies follow.
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What Will You Learn?

Unforeseen events can break promises – Frustration of Contract explores when obligations end because performance becomes impossible or radically different.

This doctrine summary and key takeaways explain:

  • Doctrine Basics – Frustration and impossibility defined
  • Case Law – Landmark rulings on unforeseeable events
  • Risk Allocation – Force majeure clauses and planning
  • Modern Challenges – Pandemics, war, and global supply chain shocks

2025 application: Businesses must draft contracts anticipating disruption from AI, climate, and geopolitics.

Win with Click.Apply.Grow™: Add force majeure terms, allocate risks clearly, monitor disruption risks, and update clauses regularly.

Plan for shocks. Protect commitments.

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About the Author

Bruce MacDougall is a professor of law and legal scholar known for his expertise in contract law, commercial law, and LGBTQ+ rights in Canada.

He has authored key texts and casebooks that are widely used by students and practitioners alike.

What sets him apart: He combines rigorous doctrinal analysis with attention to the evolving social context of law.

Readers of his work report deeper comprehension, improved practice readiness, and broader perspective on equity in law.

The Canadian legal scholar advancing both doctrine and justice.

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