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identify

a contract used in the phrase identify to the contract [the disputed beans were goods identified to the contract] NOTE: Under the Uniform Commercial Code, once goods are identified to a contract, the buyer has a special property

nullity

nullity pl: -ties 1 : the quality or state of being null 2 : an act, proceeding, or contract void of legal effect compare impediment absolute nullity in the civil law of Louisiana : a contract or … marriage is an absolute nullity "Louisiana Civil Code"] ;also : the quality or state of such a nullity NOTE: A marriage that is an absolute nullity does not have to be annulled to terminate its legal effects

offense

act that causes damage to another and for which the law imposes an obligation for damages compare quasi contract at contract, quasi-offense NOTE: Breach of contract, offenses, quasi-offenses, and quasi contracts are the bases for civil liability

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Wrongful dismissal

or, if upon notice, before expiration of the period of notice. The servant may elect to treat the contract as repudiated, General Bill Posting Co. v. Atkinson, 1909 AC 118; and see Measures, Ltd. v. Measures, (1910) … recover wages actually earned on a quantum meruit [see Cutter v. Powell, (1795) 6 Term Rep 320, and Notes, Sm. L.C.], or if he treats the contract as continuing, he may sue for damages for loss of

agreement

agreeing [by mutual ] b : unity of opinion, understanding, or intent ;esp : the mutual assent of contracting parties to the same terms [if they reach ] NOTE: Under common law, agreement is a necessary element

title

to be the owner of property even though legal title is vested in another [the purchaser under a contract for sale had equitable title to and an insurable interest in the property] ;specif : the right to … property before acquiring title ;also : a doctrine that requires such vesting compare estoppel by deed at estoppel NOTE: The doctrine of after-acquired title generally does not apply when the grantor receives title by quitclaim deed; to

Eligible transaction

by banks or mutual funds on a recognised Stock Exchange; and (B) which supported by a time stamped contract note issued by such stock broker or sub-broker or such other intermediary to every client indicating in the contractnote issued by such stock broker or sub-broker or such other intermediary to every client indicating in the contract note the unique client identity number allotted under any Act referred to in sub-clause (A) and Permanent Account number

accept

: to indicate by words or action one's assent to (an offer) and willingness to enter into a contract NOTE: A contract is created when the offer is accepted. 3 : to assume orally, in writing, or by

conversion

equitable conversion : the constructive conversion of real property into personal property esp. as a result of a contract for sale of land or testamentary instructions to sell real estate and divide the proceeds NOTE: Equitable conversion

zipper clause

comparison of such a clause to the closing action of a zipper] : a clause in a labor contract indicating that the agreement is an exclusive and complete expression of consent NOTE: A zipper clause may constitute

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