absolute refusal to perform
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From 82 U.S. 36 - Smoot's Case · 1872Most cited · 161 citing opinions
it must be a distinct and unequivocal absolute refusal to perform the promise, and must be treated and acted upon as such by the party to whom the promise was made; for if he afterwards continue to urge or demand a compliance with the contract, it is plain that he does not understand it to be at an end