The rule of impossibility

The rule of impossibility refers to a legal principle stating that if it becomes impossible to fulfill a contract due to unforeseen circumstances beyond a party's control, that party may be excused from their obligations. For example, if a natural disaster destroys the subject of a contract, performing the contract may no longer be feasible. This principle helps ensure fairness by acknowledging that certain events can make it unreasonable or impossible for someone to deliver on their promises. Thus, it protects parties from penalties when they genuinely cannot meet contractual terms due to such extraordinary events.