Contracts Act 1950 · Updated to 1 Jan 2006 · Part V
52. Promisor not bound to perform unless reciprocal promisee ready and willing to perform
Feedback & supportWhen a contract consists of reciprocal promises to be simultaneously performed, no promisor need perform his promise unless the promisee is ready and willing to perform his reciprocal promise.
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A and B contract that A shall deliver goods to B to be paid for by B on delivery.
A need not deliver the goods unless B is ready and willing to pay for the goods on delivery.
B need not pay for the goods unless A is ready and willing to deliver them on payment.
A and B contract that A shall deliver goods to B at a price to be paid by instalments, the first instalment to be paid on delivery.
A need not deliver unless B is ready and willing to pay the first instalment on delivery.
B need not pay the first instalment unless A is ready and willing to deliver the goods on payment of the first instalment.