Order of Performance
/ˈɔːrdər əv pərˌfɔːrməns/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally agreed or prescribed sequence in which contractual obligations or actions are to be performed.
The contract specified the order of performance to avoid disputes between parties.
Forms
- orders of performance
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Commentary
This term is crucial in contract law to clarify the sequencing of duties, reducing ambiguity and the risk of breach.
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