Agreement to Agree vs. Binding Contract Based on Conduct
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Généré par l'IAThe case involved a dispute over whether a prior agreement between the parties constituted a binding contract or merely an unenforceable agreement to agree, where the subsequent actions of one party indicated an intent to be bound despite the lack of final contract terms. The court reasoned that while the initial document lacked specificity for a complete contract, the conduct of the parties, particularly the willingness to proceed with performance contingent on the future agreement, demonstrated a clear intention to be bound by the preliminary understanding, thereby validating the existence of an enforceable obligation.
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Généré par l'IAArt. 66 al. 1 LTF; Agreement to Agree vs. Binding Contract Based on Conduct: The court reasoned that while the initial document lacked specificity for a complete contract, the conduct of the parties, particularly the willingness to proceed with performance contingent on the future agreement, demonstrated a clear intention to be bound by the preliminary understanding, thereby validating the existence of an enforceable obligation.
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