Certainty Requirement
/ˈsɜːrtnti rɪˈkwaɪərmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal principle demanding that facts or terms in contracts or legal documents be stated with sufficient clarity to avoid ambiguity.
The certainty requirement ensures that the contract's obligations are clearly understood by all parties.
- (n.) A doctrine in property law that conditions the enforceability of interests or trusts upon a clear and definite expression of intent.
Without meeting the certainty requirement, the trust may be declared invalid by the court.
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Commentary
The certainty requirement is critical in drafting contracts and trusts to prevent disputes arising from vague or ambiguous terms.
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