What is the ratio in Paradine v Jane?

Contractual obligations are absolute and parties remain bound even when performance becomes impossible through external circumstances beyond their control.

What did the court decide in Paradine v Jane?

The court ruled that the tenant remained liable for rent despite military occupation preventing use of the land during the English Civil War.

Why is Paradine v Jane important for contract law?

It established the principle of absolute contractual obligations that dominated contract law for centuries and provides historical context for modern frustration doctrine.

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