Implied-In-Fact
/ɪmˈplaɪd ɪn fækt/
Definitions
- (adj.) Existing or concluded based on conduct or circumstances rather than explicit words.
The court recognized an implied-in-fact contract based on the parties’ actions.
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Commentary
Implied-in-fact contracts rely on nonverbal conduct as evidence of mutual assent, requiring careful factual analysis distinct from express agreements.
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