Indian Contract Act, 1872
67. Effect of neglect of promisee to
afford promisor reasonable facilities for performance
If any promisee neglects or refuses to afford the promisor
reasonable facilities for the performance of his promise, the promisor is
excused by such neglect or refusal as to any non-performance caused thereby.
Illustration
A contracts with B to repair B's house.
B neglects or refuses to point out to A the places in which his
house requires repair. A is excused for the non-performance of the
contract, if it is caused by such neglect or refusal.