If any promisee neglects or refuses to afford the promisor reasonable facilities for the performance of his promise, the promisor is excused by such neglect or refusal as to any non-performance caused thereby.
Illustration
A contracts with B to repair B's house.
B neglects or refuses to point out to A the places in which his house requires repair.
A is excused for the non-performance of the contract if it is caused by such neglect or refusal.
Illustration
A contracts with B to repair B's house.
B neglects or refuses to point out to A the places in which his house requires repair.
A is excused for the non-performance of the contract if it is caused by such neglect or refusal.
India Code, Government of India. Text fetched 09 Oct 2026. Check the linked official text and subsequent notifications when applying a provision.