Mutation Temporis
/ˌmjuːˈteɪʃən ˈtɛmpərɪs/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal concept referring to a change in the time period or terms of a contract or obligation, affecting rights and duties.
The court ruled that the mutation temporis altered the original contractual deadlines, necessitating renegotiation.
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Commentary
Often used in contexts involving modifications or extensions of time in contracts or legal obligations; important to distinguish from changes in substance (novation).
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