Assertion: god's rule | /r/HasProperty | softened by the case of taylor
Facets:
value: in 1863
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: In 1863, this harsh rule was softened by the case of Taylor v Caldwell which introduced the doctrine of frustration of contract, which provided that "where a contract becomes impossible to perform and neither party is at fault, both parties may be excused their obligations".