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Hochster v De La Tour

(1853) 2 E&B 678
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
Year1853
Statusunclear

Key Principle

anticipatory repudiatory breach; the innocent party may sue immediately without waiting for the date of performance

Area of Law

Contract — Breach and Remedies

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