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Tan ah Kian v haji hasnan

The appellant having obtained a contract to construct roads subcontracted with


the respondent for its performance. The respondent agreed to complete the
whole work on or before 30 May 1960. On 6 May 1960 the respondent
commenced work and on 27 May 1960 the appellant inspected the work and
found ti had not been properly contract with another person for the completion
of the work. The respondent, on 4 June 1960 requested an extension of time to
complete the work oand on it not being granted brought an action for work done
and materials supplied. Judgement having been entered for the respondent as
claimed, the appellant appealed.
The court of appeal held that the nature of the contract or of its subject matter
was such that it cou;d not be implied that this time was of the essence. The
appellant wa thus in breach of his contract.

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