20th Century Lites Inc. v. Goodman
Court of Appeal of California, Appellate Department, Superior Court
149 P.2d 88 (1944)
Relevant factsFree
20th Century Lites Inc. (plaintiff) leased neon sign installations to Herman Goodman (defendant). After a wartime government order prohibited outdoor neon lighting, Goodman stopped paying and sought to terminate the lease. 20th Century Lites sued to enforce the continued payments, and Goodman defended on the ground that the contract's purpose had been frustrated.
IssueFree
Whether performance under a contract is excused where the purpose of the contract is frustrated without the fault of either party.