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Contract

consent (consensus ad idem), and form. When an agreement is stated either verbally or in writing it is usually called an express contract; when the agreement is matter of inference and deduction, it is called n implied

Specific performance

the court in confirming such a purchase takes the transaction out of the statute. It is, however, now usual for the purchaser to subscribe a written or printed contract. (2) Where a parol agreement has been so … Court will not decree specific performance of a contract of personal service, but it will enforce a negative covenant by injunction if damages are not an appropriate remedy, Warner Brothers' Pictures (Inc.) v. Nelson, (1937) 1 KB

mistake

mutual mistake] unilateral mistake : a mistake on the part of one party to a contract that is usually not a ground for rescission or reformation unless one party stands to profit or benefit improperly from the

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cancel

part of the lease contract. 3 : to terminate (an insurance policy) before the end of policy period usually as allowed by policy provisions can·cel·able or can·cel·la·ble adj

lease

the contract or notification of where such information can be obtained. ground lease : a lease of land usually for a long term in consideration of the payment of rent and with the agreement that the lessee

agreement

contract) of the intent or willingness of two or more parties to bind at least one to terms usually determined by negotiation [an must be sufficiently definite before a court can enforce it "J. D. Calamari and … or implicitly by other circumstances (as a course of dealings). 2 a : an expression (as a settlement, covenant, or contract) of the intent or willingness of two or more parties to bind at least one to

treaty

writing between two or more political authorities (as states or sovereigns) formally signed by representatives duly authorized and usually ratified by the lawmaking authority of the state [the president…shall have power, by and with the advice and

Proviso

article or clause in any statute agreement contract grant or other writing by which a condition is introduced usually beginning with the word provided a conditional stipulation that affects an agreement contract law grant or the like

Promise

be made either by deed, or without deed, when it is said to be by parol; 'promise' is usually applied when the engagement is by parol only, for a promise by deed is technically called a covenant. … usually applied when the engagement is by parol only, for a promise by deed is technically called a covenant. See CONTRACT. A simple promise, i.e., a promise not under seal, made voluntarily and without a legal consideration,

Fine

effectus legis. There are five essential parts to the levying of a fine:-(1) The original writ of right, usually of covenant, issued out of the Common Pleas against the conusor; and the pr'cipe, which was a summary … There are five essential parts to the levying of a fine:-(1) The original writ of right, usually of covenant, issued out of the Common Pleas against the conusor; and the pr'cipe, which was a summary of the

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