Henshaw v Rochdale Corpn

Subject Matter

CONTRACT — Building Contract — Forfeiture clause — Failure to perform contract on date specified for completion — Work to be performed within reasonable time thereafter — Continuance in operation of clause — Notice given under clause — Leave of court not obtained — Right of contractors to damages for breach of contract — Courts (Emergency Powers) Act, 1939 (2 & 3 Geo. 6, c. 67), s. 1, sub-s. 2 (a) (ii.), (iii.).