Adhesion Contract
/əˈdɪʃən ˈkɑntrækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A standardized contract drafted by one party, typically a business, presented on a 'take-it-or-leave-it' basis, leaving the weaker party little or no ability to negotiate terms.
The court examined whether the adhesion contract imposed unfair terms on the consumer.
Forms
- adhesion contracts
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Commentary
Adhesion contracts often raise issues of enforceability due to imbalance of bargaining power; drafters should clearly present terms to avoid claims of unconscionability.
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