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Express and Implied Terms.

Authors :
Wilmot-Smith, Frederick
Source :
Oxford Journal of Legal Studies; Spring2023, Vol. 43 Issue 1, p54-75, 22p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Contract terms can be express or implied. But what does that mean? I argue that the distinction can be illuminated by reference to the philosophy of language. Express terms are best understood by reference to the truth-conditional content of the parties' agreement; implied terms are derived from express terms by a process of reasoning, albeit one aimed at establishing the parties' commitments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01436503
Volume :
43
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Oxford Journal of Legal Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
162589314
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/ojls/gqac023