Sufficient cause

Meaning.

Meaning.

Term "sufficient cause" has been defined by superior Courts as a cause which was beyond the control of the party and a strict proof of same was required to justify the absence due to sufficient cause

Requirements of "good cause" would, however, be complied with on a lesser degree of proof than that of "sufficient cause".

Ss. 203, 205, 206 & 73 -Principal and agent-Damages-Contract of agency -Termination of agency before expiry of agreed term Damages could be recovered only where such termination without "sufficient reason"-Loss of his reputation by agent-Could be considered "sufficient reason" for putting end to agency on part of principal- Whither there way "sufficient cause"-To be determined by circumstances of each case-Loss of reputation not mentioned in letter of revocation by principal as reason for termination of agency although there had been in fact some loss of reputation of agent on account of police action against him-Loss of reputation, in circumstance, although -may not be relied upon as furnishing "sufficient cause" for withdrawal of agency it nevertheless could be taken into consideration In assessing measure of damages-Breach of contract -Principles guiding Court in determination of measure of damages Compensation is payable for actual loss or damage caused

"Sufficient cause"-Not susceptible of exact definition-Each case to be judged on its own peculiar circumstances.