impossible contract

impossible contract
A contract to do a thing which is in the nature of things impossible. Such a contract is to be distinguished from one which could be performed by anyone possessing the means, skill and knowledge requisite for performance, but which the party is unable to perform; as a contract binding a party to pay money who is without funds to pay. Klauber v San Diego Street Car Co. 95 Cal 353, 30 P 555.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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