Escrow Agreement

/ˈɛskroʊ əˌɡriːmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A binding contract where a third party holds funds or property pending fulfillment of agreed conditions.
    The parties signed an escrow agreement to secure the funds until the sale was completed.

Forms

  • escrow agreements

Commentary

Commonly used in real estate and commercial transactions to ensure performance before asset transfer.

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