Implied Condition
/ɪmˈplaɪd kənˈdɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A condition in a contract or legal agreement that is not expressly stated but is imposed by law or inferred from the nature of the agreement.
The court held that an implied condition existed requiring the tenant to maintain the property.
- (n.) A contingency or qualification inferred from the circumstances or conduct of parties rather than explicitly communicated.
There was an implied condition that the goods would be delivered by the agreed date based on prior dealings.
Forms
- implied condition
- implied conditions
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Commentary
Implied conditions often arise when parties do not explicitly state terms but the law presumes certain conditions necessary to effectuate the contract’s purpose.
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