Partial Performance
/ˈpɑːrʃəl pərˈfɔːrməns/
Definitions
- (n.) The fulfillment of part, but not all, contractual obligations, which may sometimes excuse the non-performing party from breach liability or warrant equitable relief such as contract enforcement despite formal defects.
The court enforced the contract under the doctrine of partial performance when the buyer had already taken possession of the property.
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Commentary
Partial performance is a key equitable doctrine often used to overcome the statute of frauds by showing reliance on an incomplete but significant contractual act.
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