Conditional Delivery
/kən-ˈdɪʃənəl dɪˈlɪvəri/
Definitions
- (n.) The delivery of goods or documents contingent upon the fulfillment of specified conditions.
The buyer accepted conditional delivery pending inspection of the merchandise.
- (n.) A contractual arrangement where performance or transfer occurs only if certain conditions are met.
Conditional delivery clauses protect parties by ensuring obligations are triggered only upon agreed events.
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Commentary
Often used in sales and contract law to manage risk by tying delivery to conditions precedent.
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