Concurrent Condition
/kənˈkʌrənt kənˈdɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A contractual requirement that must occur simultaneously with another condition for the contract to be enforceable.
The payment and delivery are concurrent conditions that must happen at the same time.
- (n.) In tort law, two or more negligent acts occurring simultaneously contributing to a single injury.
The court found concurrent conditions in the driver’s and the pedestrian’s acts leading to the accident.
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Commentary
Concurrent conditions require mutual performance, often contrasted with conditions precedent and subsequent; clarity in drafting is crucial to avoid disputes over performance timing.
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