Contract Enforcement
/ˈkɒntrækt ɪnˈfɔːrsmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of compelling compliance with the terms of a contract through legal means.
The plaintiff sought contract enforcement to recover damages for breach.
- (n.) The judicial or extrajudicial mechanisms used to ensure parties fulfill contractual obligations.
Contract enforcement mechanisms include injunctions and specific performance.
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Commentary
Contract enforcement often involves remedies aimed at ensuring parties adhere to agreed terms; drafters should consider specifying methods of enforcement in contracts to reduce disputes.
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