Reviewed case brief

Cutter v Powell

(1795) 6 TR 320; 101 ER 573

(1795) 6 TR 320; 101 ER 573 · Court of King's Bench (England)

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Court
Court of King's Bench (England)
Year
1795
Subjects
Law of Contract I
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

Where a contract is entire (indivisible), no payment is due for partial performance unless the entire obligation has been completed.

Facts

    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

        How to use it in an exam

        Editorial source

        (1795) 101 ER 573; verified via Wikipedia/law report text

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