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A breach that occurs before the time fixed for performance has arrived is called:
AAnticipatory breach
BNominal breach
CActual breach
DConstructive discharge
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Anticipatory breach
Anticipatory breach (Section 39) is repudiation by the promisor before the due date of performance.
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