A contract implied in fact consists of obligations arising from a mutual agreement expressed not through words but implied through actions. To support a contract implied in fact, facts and circumstances surrounding the actions must show a mutual intent to contract. Contracts of this sort are legally enforceable and are true contracts, meaning they can supersede or modify written contracts on the same topic.
A contract implied in law, also known as a quasi-contract or a constructive contract, is an obligation created by law for the sake of justice or to avoid unjust enrichment. A contract implied in law operates as a valid contract for purposes of remedy only; the general rules of
A contractual lien is a lien created by agreement between parties rather than arising from common law or
A controlled substance is a drug, substance, or immediate precursor defined by the Uniform Controlled Substances Act. Under the Controlled Substances Act, it is unlawful, inter alia, for any person to manufacture, sell, prescribe, distribute, dispense, administer, possess, have under their control, abandon, or transport a controlled substance, except as expressly provided by the Act.
Controlling law refers to the body of law a court will apply in resolving a dispute. Because states have widely different substantive laws, identifying which law is controlling can determine the outcome of a case.
A cooperative, often called a co-op, is an association of members with a common profession, trade, or interest who work together to process, market, distribute, or provide goods and services.
A co-partner is an investor in a partnership. According to Section 202 of the “UPA” or Uniform Partnership Act, a person who receives a share of the profits of a business is generally presumed to be a partner in the business.
A copy means an imitation or reproduction or duplicate of an original. Some common uses of the term “copy” in a legal sense include:
