Conditional Contract

/kənˈdɪʃənəl ˈkɒntrækt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A contract whose performance depends on the occurrence of a specified condition or event.
    The sale was a conditional contract subject to the buyer securing financing.

Forms

  • conditional contracts

Commentary

Conditional contracts require careful drafting to clearly specify the triggering condition and the parties' obligations upon its occurrence.

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