Frequently Asked Questions About Contracts

What is a contract?

An agreement, enforceable by law, between or among two or more persons, consisting of one or more mutual promises.

What is bad faith?

A failure to fulfill some duty or contractual obligation by some motive that implies the conscious doing of a wrong because of dishonest purpose.

What is a warranty?

A warranty is a guarantee of the quality and performance of a product. A warranty can be written or oral.

What is rescission?

Rescission is an elimination of the existing contract, restoring the parties to their original position prior to entering into the contract.

Does a contract have to be notarized?

Unless specifically required by federal, state or municipal law, a contract does not have to be acknowledged before a notary public.

What is indemnity?

Obligation of one party to reimburse another party for losses which have occurred or which may occur.

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	Did You Know?
	Contracts May Be Bilateral Or Unilateral A bilateral contract is the more common of the two; it is an agreement in which both parties make a promise to the other party. In a unilateral contract, only one side of the party makes a promise in the contract.