A collateral contract is a contract to enter into an future contract. Part of the consideration for the collateral contract is the promise to enter into the second contract. This is similar to a conditional contract whereby the consideration for one party is conditioned on the other party doing something.
Examples of collateral documents are a security agreement, guarantee and collateral agreement, pledge agreement, deposit account control agreement, securities account control agreement, mortgage, and UCC-1s.
Collateral can take various forms, such as real estate, vehicles, equipment, inventory, or even financial assets like stocks or bonds. It provides a level of assurance for lenders and allows borrowers to access loans they might not otherwise qualify for.
A collateral contract is a contract to enter into an future contract. Part of the consideration for the collateral contract is the promise to enter into the second contract. This is similar to a conditional contract whereby the consideration for one party is conditioned on the other party doing something.
Types of agreements under Indian Contract Act, 1872 Valid agreement. Section 11 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. Void agreement. Section 24 of the Indian Contract Act, 1872. Wagering Agreements. Contingent Agreement. Voidable agreement. Express and implied agreements. Illegal Agreements.
Suppose you agree to rent an apartment. The lease agreement you sign with the landlord is the main contract. However, your landlord promises to fix the toilet drainage. Therefore, this is the collateral contract.
A collateral contract is one where the parties to one contract enter into or promise to enter into another contract. Thus, the two contracts are connected and it may be enforced even though it forms no constructive part of the original contract.