Partial Breach
/ˈpɑːrʃəl briːtʃ/
Definitions
- (n.) A breach of contract or duty that is incomplete or partial, not going to the root of the contract, allowing the aggrieved party to seek damages but typically not to terminate the contract.
The contractor committed a partial breach by delivering materials late but still completed the project.
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- partial breaches
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Commentary
A partial breach permits recovery of damages without discharge of contractual obligations, unlike a material breach which may justify contract termination.
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