Contract Termination For Convenience In Harris
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A Termination for Convenience Clause is a contractual provision that grants the right to parties to end a contract without any particular cause or liability. It outlines procedures for termination, as well as consequences of terminating the contract, such as penalties, payment of fees, taxes, and liabilities.
A termination for convenience or “T for C” clause enables either party to end a contract without penalty, even if there is no specific reason for termination. This is an effective risk reduction strategy, particularly in industries where circumstances change quickly, leaving no time for contract amendments.
Unilateral Right to Terminate Without Cause: Termination for convenience clauses generally allow one party, often the government entity, to terminate the contract without needing to establish fault or breach by the other party.
Parties may agree to include a termination for convenience clause in a contract under the freedom of contract principle. However, in some countries and legal jurisdictions they may be statute law or case law which affects the operation or interpretation of such a clause.
Unilateral Right to Terminate Without Cause: Termination for convenience clauses generally allow one party, often the government entity, to terminate the contract without needing to establish fault or breach by the other party.
By definition, a termination for convenience allows either party to terminate the contract at any time. There are however some limitations when it comes to using termination for convenience. Primarily, termination must be done in good faith and fair dealing.
Termination for Convenience. Either party may terminate this Agreement without cause and at any time upon giving 30 days' prior written notice to the other party (each, a termination for "Convenience"). Such termination will be effective on the date stated in the notice.
A form notice governed by Texas law terminating an agreement early for convenience. This notice may be used by a party to unilaterally terminate an agreement for convenience under the terms of that agreement.
Because Texas is an “employment at-will” state, an employer can fire an employee at any time for any lawful reason. Any lawful reason for termination may include a bad reason or no reason at all.
A written notice must be issued to the contractor by the contracting officer prior to terminating a contract for convenience.
