Contractual Imbalance

/ˌkɒntræk.tʃu.əl ɪmˈbæl.əns/

Definitions

  1. (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.

Forms

  • contractual imbalance

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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