Ex Contractu
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
Ex contractu (from a contract). One of the greatest clauses of obligation from which a right of action accrues. The actions were: (1) account; (2) assumpsit, or promises; (3) covenant; (4) debt; (5) and perhaps, detinue; (6) scire facias, or revivor. See now ACTION.
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