Why are contracts so important in business and what purpose do they serve? Let’s explore the purpose and effect of a binding contract.
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Contracts Are Binding Contracts bind parties to their stated responsibilities. In the event that one party does not honor a part of their agreement, they are in breach of the contract, which can be grounds for legal action. Also, contracts usually include terms that state that if one part of...
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it could not prevent the contract being created. To decide otherwise would be to prevent contracts being created by post completely. It would otherwise require (in this scenario) the claimant to wait until the defendant had received the offer and then written to him saying that the terms were...
Contracts are used in various contexts, from business dealings to personal relationships, and can be oral or written. In order to be valid, a contract must meet specific requirements, such as being entered willingly by both parties and containing an offer and accept...
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In things like bills of sale, freelance contracts, or employee compensation packages—if you and other parties are making an agreement, there’s value in using written language to document it. We often relate the phrase “Get it in writing” to fancy legal contracts drafted by lawyers, whose...