The cause being removed, the effect ceases.

Explanation

When the foundation of an obligation is destroyed — by repeal, by breach, by withdrawal of consent — the obligation itself falls. No effect survives its cause.

Where this applies

• The law that created the obligation was repealed — am I still bound by it?
• My contract was based on a regulation that has since been rescinded — does my obligation survive?

See also

• 6.8.6 A thing is dissolved in the same manner by which it was created.