QUESTION 8 Failure on the part of the creditor to perform on time due to his own fault results in a form of breach of contract known as a. Mora creditoris/default of the creditor O b. positive mal-performance Oc. rendering performance impossible/prevention of performance d. repudiation e. Mora debitoris/default of the debtor

QUESTION 8 Failure on the part of the creditor to perform on time due to his own fault results in a form of breach of contract known as a. Mora creditoris/default of the creditor O b. positive mal-performance Oc. rendering performance impossible/prevention of performance d. repudiation e. Mora debitoris/default of the debtor

Understanding Business

12th Edition

ISBN:9781259929434

Author:William Nickels

Publisher:William Nickels

Chapter1: Taking Risks And Making Profits Within The Dynamic Business Environment

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CE

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