What can lead to the attempted performance of a contract?

The attempted performance of a contract typically occurs when one party (the promisor) undertakes actions intended to fulfill their obligations under the contract, even if such performance is not fully executed or may not meet the conditions of acceptance.

When a promisee refuses to accept a contract or its terms, this can prompt the promisor to attempt to perform their part of the agreement. For instance, if the promisee indicates a refusal, the promisor might still go ahead and provide the agreed-upon goods or services, believing that the contract is still valid or hoping to persuade the promisee to accept the performance.

This situation illustrates a complex dynamic in contract law where the refusal to accept does not negate the attempted performance by the promisor. Thus, the action of the promisor in attempting to perform can stem from the promisee’s refusal, leading potentially to legal implications regarding breach of contract or the completion of terms despite initial resistance.

Other options do not adequately demonstrate the concept of attempted performance. Active acceptance of terms signifies compliance rather than performance attempts. Mutual agreement on contract amendments suggests cooperative changes rather than an effort to perform under existing terms. Completion of the contract by the promisor indicates fulfillment rather than an attempt, which is a separate phase once