Doctrine of Impossibility

The Doctrine of Impossibility is a legal principle stating that if a party cannot fulfill their contractual obligations due to circumstances beyond their control, they may not be held liable for not performing. This could involve situations like natural disasters or sudden legal changes that make the original agreement impossible to execute. Essentially, it recognizes that sometimes, unforeseen events can make it impractical or impossible to meet a contract’s terms, and in such cases, the affected party may be excused from their responsibilities.