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What's a concept that encompasses a customer's acceptance or rejection of terms?
I think most lawyers from common-law jurisdictions would describe this as a "response," "decision," or "election."
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Can contracts be sold as an active?
Assignment
The rights under a contract can be assigned to a third-party unilaterally (unless explicitly excluded). That is, without needing the permission of the other party to the contract. But the ...
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how would conflicting clause in contract be resolved?
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The contract would be ambiguous on its face. Therefore, the Court will accepte whatever "extrinsic evidence" (i.e. evidence beyond the language of the contract) the parties ...
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What happens if a minor signs a contract, benefits from it, then attempts to void it before required to make a payment?
A minor or their guardian can legally void any contract up to some time after their 18th birthday. (USA, other countries are similar). Nothing you can do.
So you need to take this into account when ...
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What happens with a contract if a company is bought out and there is NOT an assignment clause?
If Hotel C buys the ownership interests in Hotel A's company, then Hotel A is still Hotel A, just owned by new people, and the Hotel A subsidiary of Hotel C is bound by the contract with person B in ...
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What happens with a contract if a company is bought out and there is NOT an assignment clause?
Contracts are transferable by default
Contracts contain legal rights. Legal rights are personal property. Personal property is transferable.
However, obligations under are contract can only be ...
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