Contractual Imbalance
/ˌkɒntræk.tʃu.əl ɪmˈbæl.əns/
Definitions
- (n.) A condition in a contract where the rights or obligations of one party are unfairly weighted compared to the other, potentially affecting enforceability.
The court found a contractual imbalance that justified rescinding the agreement.
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- contractual imbalance
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Commentary
Used primarily in contract law to identify inequities that may invalidate or alter contractual obligations; often considered in doctrine evaluating fairness or equity in contract formation.
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