After the coronation of Edward VII was postponed and parties who had entered into contracts in anticipation of the event filed numerous suits, the doctrine of frustration of purpose evolved.

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The coronation of Edward VII was postponed due to his appendicitis, leading to the cancellation of events and contracts made in anticipation of the coronation. This situation led to the landmark case of Krell v Henry (1903), which significantly contributed to the development of the doctrine of frustration of purpose in contract law, recognizing that contracts could be voided if their fundamental purpose was frustrated by unforeseen events.

After the Coronation of Edward VII Was Postponed and Parties