A contingent contract makes commitments self-enforcing by eliminating the need to reconvene or renegotiate when a surprise crops up. A contingent contract eliminates the need to come to an agreement. By allowing parties to bet on their predictions, a contingent contract enables parties to “live with” their differences.
In the case of conditional contracts, conditions that need to be fulfilled are certain, i.e., bound to happen, which is not the case with contingent contracts, as such conditions may or may not happen.
When two parties legitimately disagree about future outcomes that affect their deal, they should be willing to bet on their beliefs by negotiating a contingent contract. Contingency contracts are common in M&A, professional athletics, and building projects.
Contingent contracts to do or not to do anything if an uncertain future event happens cannot be enforced by law unless and until that event has happened. If the event becomes impossible, such contracts become void.
A "contingent contract" is a contract to do or not to do something, if some event, collateral to such contract, does or does not happen.
When the negotiated deal involves more than a simple, one-time exchange, parties' behavior after the agreement is relevant. Contingent agreements can help to create incentives for parties to behave well after the terms of the deal are fixed.
Best practices for drafting a contingent contract #1 Define the conditions clearly to activate the contract obligations. #2 Include detailed descriptions of all parties' obligations. #3 Keep the contract simple to avoid misunderstandings. #4 Regularly update your contracts to keep them relevant and enforceable.
Matt is both 40 years old and not 40 years old. That statement is a contingent statement. It doesn't have to be true (as tautologies do) or false (as contradictions do). Instead, its truth depends on the way the world is.
A contingency is a potentially negative future event or circumstance, such as a global pandemic, natural disaster, or terrorist attack. By designing plans that take contingencies into account, companies, governments, and individuals are able to limit the damage done by such events.
A contingency clause in a real estate contract is a condition that must be met for the contract to become legally binding. Essentially, it provides a way for the buyer or seller to exit the agreement without penalty if certain conditions are not fulfilled within a specified timeframe.