WPI 301.01 Contract Defined. A contract is a legally enforceable promise or set of promises. In order for a promise or set of promises to be legally enforceable, there must be mutual assent and consideration. Use this instruction when the existence of a contract or its terms is at issue.
A Piggyback or Cooperative Agreement is an agreement that has been competitively awarded and/or contains language or legal authority allowing other entities to utilize the agreement without the need to secure quotes or formally bid.
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Definition: A procurement contract is a formal agreement between a buyer and a seller that sets the terms for purchasing goods or services. It clearly outlines each party's responsibilities and expectations, helping to ensure transparency, reduce misunderstandings, and minimize risk throughout the transaction.
In security, piggybacking, similar to tailgating, refers to when a person tags along with another person who is authorized to gain entry into a restricted area, or pass a certain checkpoint. It can be either electronic or physical.
Piggy-back (law-government contracts) Piggy-back or piggybacking also applies to contracts issued by individual governmental entities that allow other jurisdictions to use the contract (i.e., to “piggyback” on the contract terms and prices) they established.
A breach of contract is when one party to the contract doesn't do what they agreed. Breach of contract happens when one party to a valid contract fails to fulfill their side of the agreement. If a party doesn't do what the contract says they must do, the other party can sue.
In Washington, the basic maxim is “An agreement is enforceable if its terms are reasonably certain.” The terms of a contract are “reasonably certain” if they provide the ability for determining a breach/default and for giving an appropriate remedy in case of breach/default.
A contract is an agreement between parties, creating mutual obligations that are enforceable by law. The basic elements required for the agreement to be a legally enforceable contract are: mutual assent, expressed by a valid offer and acceptance; adequate consideration; capacity; and legality.
A “binding contract” is any agreement that's legally enforceable. That means if you sign a binding contract and don't fulfill your end of the bargain, the other party can take you to court. You might encounter binding contracts frequently, whether you're signing a rental lease agreement or just bought a car.