Stipulations in a contract, as to time or otherwise, which according to rules of equity are not deemed to be or to have become of the essence of the contract, are also construed and have effect at law in accordance with the same rules.
Section 41: Stipulations not of the essence of a contract.
Law of Property Act 1925 · 1925 c. 20View on legislation.gov.uk
Part II: Contracts, Conveyances and other Instruments
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