Standard Form Contract
/ˈstændərd fɔrm ˈkɑntrækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A pre-prepared contract drafted by one party, usually with stronger bargaining power, offered on a take-it-or-leave-it basis to the other party.
Consumers are often bound by the terms of a standard form contract without negotiation.
- (n.) A contract whose terms are non-negotiable and presented uniformly to many parties, often leading to concerns over fairness and unconscionability.
Courts scrutinize standard form contracts for unconscionable clauses.
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- standard form contract
- standard form contracts
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Commentary
Standard form contracts commonly appear in consumer and commercial transactions; drafters should ensure clarity and fairness to avoid invalidation based on unconscionability or adhesion contract doctrines.
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