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TIME BEING ESSENCE [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-02-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Law of Contracts (common law)
  • Phraseology
DEF

... the proper meaning of the phrase is that performance by one party at the time specified in the contract or within the period specified in the contract is essential in order to enable him to require performance from the other party.

Key term(s)
  • time is of the essence of the contract
  • time being of the essence of the contract
  • time being the essence
  • time the essence of a contract

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des contrats (common law)
  • Phraséologie
OBS

les délais constituent une condition essentielle

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Derecho de contratos (common law)
  • Fraseología
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