Contract Glossary
Implied Contract
Definition
A contract created by the behavior of the parties rather than explicit words. Nobody signed anything, but the actions of both sides show they had an agreement. Courts recognize these when the circumstances make it obvious a deal existed.
In Practice
If you regularly provide marketing services to a client who pays you monthly, but nobody ever signed a formal agreement, you likely have an implied contract. Courts look at the history: were services provided? Were invoices sent and paid? Did both parties act as if an agreement existed? If yes, you have enforceable contract rights.
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