What occurs when the promisee does not accept performance?

When the promisee does not accept performance, the effect of refusal applies. In contract law, the promisee has the right to either accept or reject the performance of the promisor. If the promisee chooses to refuse the offered performance without a valid reason, it can lead to specific legal consequences.

The refusal of performance means that the contract obligations are impacted. The promisor may still have the right to seek damages or enforce the agreement, depending on the terms of the contract and the circumstances surrounding the refusal. This principle ensures that an unwillingness to accept performance does not automatically void the contractual obligations but rather highlights the implications of such refusal.

Other options are less relevant to the scenario. Restarting negotiations may not be appropriate if the contract has already been established, while making acceptance mandatory does not apply since acceptance should be voluntary. Declaring performance null and void does not reflect the legal realities at play, as it implies a complete negation of the contract rather than acknowledging the rights of the parties involved following a refusal.