law: Indian Contract Act, 1872 
  67. Effect of neglect of promisee to
  
  afford promisor reasonable facilities for performance
  If any promisee neglects or refuses to afford the promisor
  
  reasonable facilities for the performance of his promise, the promisor is
  
  excused by such neglect or refusal as to any non-performance caused thereby.
   Illustration 
  A contracts with B to repair B's house.
  B neglects or refuses to point out to A the places in which his
  
  house requires repair. A is excused for the non-performance of the
  
  contract, if it is caused by such neglect or refusal.