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 Contract - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A contract is a "promise" or an "agreement" that is enforced or recognised by the law.
Contracts with a minor are examples of voidable contracts.
Many contracts provide that all contract disputes must be arbitrated by the parties to the contract, rather than litigated in courts.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contract   (4120 words)

  
 Privity of contract - encyclopedia article about Privity of contract.
This entails that a person who is named in the contract as a person authorised to enforce the contract or a person receiving a benefit from the contract may enforce the contract unless it appears that the parties intended that he may not.
Under classical contract theory, consideration is required for a contract to be enforceable.
It is clear that when the carrier contracts with the consignor, it also contracts as an agent of the stevedore.
http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/Privity+of+contract   (1837 words)

  
 Contract Law, Part 1: Introduction and Origins
a clause of exemption or exclusion of liability in the contract.
Contract law is said to be a part of "private law" because it does not involve or bind the state or persons that are not parties to the contract.
For example, contract common law recognizes all contracts whether they are written or verbal.
http://www.duhaime.org/contract   (1606 words)

  
 Contract with America - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Contract with America was a document released by the United States Republican Party during the 1994 United States Congressional election campaign.
Whatever the role of the Contract, Republicans were elected to a majority, and many parts of the Contract were enacted.
During the construction of the Contract, Gingrich insisted on "60% issues", meaning that the Contract avoided making promises on more controversial and divisive issues, such as abortion or school prayer.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Contract_with_America   (1543 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Contract
A valid contract imposes on the contracting parties an obligation of justice to act conscientiously according to the terms of the agreement.
And the word contract being used in this clause of the Constitution without qualification, the protection of the Constitution is not confined to executory contracts, but embraces also executed contracts, such as a grant which, because it amounts to an extinguishment of the right of the party, implies a contract not to reassert the right.
Some contracts, such as marriage, thus entered into under the influence of grave fear unjustly caused by the other party to the contract with the intention of compelling consent, are made invalid by canon law.
http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/04332a.htm   (3659 words)

  
 Contracts - Wex
Contracts are promises that the law will enforce.
Most of the principles of the common law of contracts are outlined in the Restatement Second of The Law of Contracts (http://www.ali.org/ali/contract.htm) published by the American Law Institute.
Certain promises that are not considered contracts may, in limited circumstances, be enforced if one party has relied to his detriment on the assurances of the otherparty.
http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/contracts.html   (486 words)

  
 Contract Guides
Classical contract theory was organised around the will theory of contract, which held that a contract represents an expression of the will of the contracting parties, and for that reason should be respected and enforced by the courts.
Classical contract theory is the set of ideas and assumptions that underpinned the development of contract law in England and the United States during the 19th century.
A contract could arise on the basis of an objective interpretation of the parties agreement, even if that was inconsistent with the true will of one of the parties.
http://www.econtractservices.com   (472 words)

  
 Social Contract Theory [Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy]
Patriarchal control of women is found in at least three paradigmatic contemporary contracts: the marriage contract, the prostitution contract, and the contract for surrogate motherhood.
According to the terms of the marriage contract, in most states in the U.S., a husband is accorded the right to sexual access, prohibiting the legal category of marital rape.
Locke’s arguments for the social contract, and for the right of citizens to revolt against their king were enormously influential on the democratic revolutions that followed, especially on Thomas Jefferson, and the founders of the United States.
http://www.utm.edu/research/iep/s/soc-cont.htm   (9316 words)

  
 Encyclopedia4U - Breach of contract - Encyclopedia Article
Breach of contract is a legal concept in which a binding agreement or bargained-for exchange is not honored by one of the parties to the contract by non-performance or interference with the other party's performance.
A breach may be a minor one (also called a partial breach or an immaterial breach), in which case the non-breaching party will not be entitled to non-performance of its obligations, but only to damages.
Encyclopedia4U - Breach of contract - Encyclopedia Article
http://www.encyclopedia4u.com/b/breach-of-contract.html   (215 words)

  
 ContractsProf Blog
Where parties have not specified important terms of their agreements, we get the problem of the "incomplete contract." If a dispute arises, the complaining party has a variety of tools at its disposal, only one of which is a breach of contract action asking the court to set the term for the parties.
Boilerplate is also intermediate between contract and property in terms of contexts not taken into account by the creators of boilerplate, and thus boilerplate requires less judicial intervention to maintain standardization than does property, but more so than in the case of contracts.
Holmes had a significant influence on contract law, through is writings in The Common Law and his theory that a contract was not a moral obligation, but merely an option to either perform the promised action or pay damages.
http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/contractsprof_blog   (4098 words)

  
 Contract - Adoption Encyclopedia
Although pregnant women may sign contracts with attorneys or other parties prior to the birth of their children, women in every state may change their mind about adoption subsequent to the child's birth.
An attorney may require a contract with adopting parents before the adoption can proceed.
The length of time allowed after consent is signed and the timing of when consent may be signed vary from state to state.
http://encyclopedia.adoption.com/entry/contract/93/1.html   (183 words)

  
 Debian Social Contract
The Debian Free Software Guidelines (DFSG) part of the contract, initially designed as a set of commitments that we agree to abide by, has been adopted by the free software community as the basis of the Open Source Definition.
This document was drafted by Bruce Perens, refined by the other Debian developers during a month-long e-mail conference in June 1997, and then accepted as the publicly stated policy of the Debian Project.
The concept of stating our "social contract with the free software community" was suggested by Ean Schuessler.
http://www.debian.org/social_contract   (983 words)

  
 Carnival Cruise Lines
Carnival has the right without previous notice to cancel this contract at the port of embarkation or any time during the voyage and shall thereupon return to the Guest, if the Contract is completely canceled, his passage money, or, if the Contract is partially canceled, a proportionate part thereof.
Nothing in this Contract is intended to nor shall it operate to limit or deprive Carnival or any such statutory limitation of or exoneration from liability under any applicable laws.
Issuance and validity of ticket contract is conditional upon final payment being received by Carnival prior to sailing.
http://www.carnival.com/CMS/Static_Templates/ticket_contract.aspx   (3211 words)

  
 A Contract to Spend
The manner in which the contract is administered has not changed, and the payment structure remains the same.
In fact, a spokesman for the Defense Contract Management Agency said at the time that his office was "not involved" in the new contract in any way.
With the new contract, he says the Army is committed to making sure there will be "no more Camp Bondsteel," and has instructed officers administering the contract to weigh cost-control effort more heavily.
http://www.motherjones.com/news/feature/2002/05/halliburton.html   (1664 words)

  
 Contract Employee's Handbook: Home Page
The Contract Worker's Bill of Rights, identifies generally accepted standards of professional conduct as they apply to contract brokers, contract employment agencies and others who assist contract workers in their relationship with the end user.
The Contract Worker's Bill of Rights provides an objective standard by which to separate the good from the bad, the professional from the unprofessional, the ethical from the unethical, and the legal from the illegal.
The Acid Test Logo, prominently displayed on a contract employment agency's web site, means that the agency adheres to the principles and guidelines of the Contract Worker's Bill of Rights.
http://www.cehandbook.com   (826 words)

  
 U.C.C. - ARTICLE 2 -§2-106.
(4) "Cancellation" occurs when either party puts an end to the contract for breach by the other and its effect is the same as that of "termination" except that the cancelling party also retains any remedy for breach of the whole contract or any unperformed balance.
"Contract for sale" includes both a present sale of goods and a contract to sell goods at a future time.
A "present sale" means a sale which is accomplished by the making of the contract.
http://www.law.cornell.edu/ucc/2/2-106.html   (217 words)

  
 Vision International People Group : E-Contract
After the electronic Contract has been registered, you may obtain a regular "no ID number" hard copy of the Contract, fill it in and present to the APP service along with the printed copy of your electronic Contract.
After your Contract is registered, another e-mail message will be automatically sent to the e-mail address you indicated, this time informing you that your Contract has been registered.
The present Contract may be concluded by any person of legal age (18 years old) who intends to become a distributor of the VISION INTERNATIONAL PEOPLE GROUP company, and wishes to be healthy, happy, prosperous and share the philosophy of healthy lifestyle with other people.
http://english.vipgroup.net/article.php?cid=32   (543 words)

  
 contract - Wiktionary
To enter into a contract or written agreement (with some other party).
to contract (third-person singular simple present contracts, present participle contracting, simple past contracted, past participle contracted)
Latin contractus, past participle of contrahere, to contract, from con- + trahere, to draw
http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/contract   (201 words)

  
 Marqui Marqui Blogger's Contract
Here is a PDF of the New Blogger contract (as of March 1).
Here is a PDF of the Existing Blogger new contract (as of March 1).
http://www.marqui.com/Paybloggers/Terms.aspx   (1689 words)

  
 Iraq rebuilding contracts awarded - Mar. 25, 2003
contract is limited to task orders under the contract for only those services which are necessary to support the mission in the near term," Halliburton spokeswoman Wendy Hall said.
USAID plans to issue seven other contracts, including one for $600 million for general construction work in post-war Iraq.
President Bush Tuesday asked Congress for $489.3 million to cover the cost of repairing damage to Iraq's oil facilities, much or all of which could go to Halliburton or its subcontractors under the terms of its contract with the Army.
http://money.cnn.com/2003/03/25/news/companies/war_contracts   (732 words)

  
 Contract Scotland
Freelance Site Engineers required for civil engineering contracts in the Scottish Borders more...
During this time we have placed over 1,300 candidates in new permanent positions and in excess of 5,800 candidates in temporary contracts.
Freelance Setting Out Engineer required for 6-8 week contract in Paisley more...
http://www.contractscotland.co.uk   (834 words)

  
 CorpWatch : Controversial Commando Wins Iraq Contract
His suitcase, bulging with $400,000 in cash, was produced as evidence of his contract with the disgraced government.
Because of the politics in the decision, some groups are questioning the contracting process.
The contract also provides a generous 100 days vacation per year.
http://www.corpwatch.org/article.php?id=11350   (2029 words)

  
 Contract Administration
NALC's Contract Administration Unit oversees contract enforcement efforts at the highest level.
The new 2005 Joint Contract Administration Manual (JCAM) has been mailed to each NALC branch, and is also being mailed to each USPS delivery unit for use by shop stewards and supervisors.
Compiles and publishes information resources for NALC contract enforcers at all levels of the union.
http://www.nalc.org/depart/cau   (403 words)

  
 Contract Management Software - UpsideContract
This is a compelling reason for organizations to look at contract software for ways to reduce paper and streamline their commercial and government contracting processes.
Improved information related to contracts and the activities governed by those contracts - better information and more of it.
Business Intelligence through proper analysis of information about contracts and contracted activities.
http://www.upsidecontract.com   (623 words)

  
 Rules of Card Games: Bridge
In North America, the term for contracts played without a trump suit is "notrump" or "no trump" (without an 's').
A contract to make 12 tricks is known as a small slam.
After three consecutive passes, the last bid becomes the contract.
http://www.pagat.com/boston/bridge.html   (8659 words)

  
 PSINet assailed as spam contract surfaces CNET News.com
The addendum is an example of a so-called pink contract, in which an ISP signs a special provision permitting a client to send spam or put up spam-related Web sites.
Whatever the specifics of PSINet's contract with Cajunnet, any relationship between the two companies in which PSINet was aware of Cajunnet's spamming practices would appear to violate PSINet's spam policy, which threatens to discontinue service to anyone found sending unsolicited email.
Last week, AT&T acknowledged the existence of one such contract it had signed with the spam outfit NevadaHosting.com and vowed to crack down within the company's sales force on the practice of cutting deals with spammers.
http://news.com.com/2100-1023-248211.html?legacy=cnet   (1314 words)

  
 contract
The terms of the May 2002 contract are established in a Memorandum
A copy of the contract in booklet form has been sent to each PSC Member.
Without a fair contract, the University will no longer be able to attract the best faculty and staff.
http://www.psc-cuny.org/contract.htm   (346 words)

  
 Web Designer and Developer Contract Swipe File - Bob Schmidt - The Geek's Guide to Internet Business Success
This is how your contract will end up after your attorney works it over.
Advice about writing contracts for web designers, developers and programmers with links to legal advice, sample agreements and real contracts used by web designers.
There's no point in using a contract that doesn't hold up to legal scrutiny in your state or locality!
http://www.provider.com/contracts.htm   (1368 words)

  
 The Social Contract Press
In the Winter 2005-2006 issue of The Social Contract now available Charles Wood describes the harm caused by the current policies of counting illegal aliens in the Census and granting citizenship to their U.S.-born children.
The Social Contract quarterly journal publishes articles, essays and book reviews on these interrelated topics.
Subscribe to The Social Contract quarterly journal: Click HERE.
http://www.thesocialcontract.com   (302 words)

  
 Firm linked to Cheney wins oil-field contract / Hussein may destroy facilities in event of war
"I don't think the United States would get into breaching contracts, but there would be room for new contracts to be let," Caron said.
Under the 1907 Hague Convention, the United States would be present in Iraq as an occupying power and would hold the country's resources in trust.
The Pentagon wouldn't discuss the exact size of the contract, nor how it was rewarded, saying the information is classified.
http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2003/03/08/MN242495.DTL   (984 words)

  
 Rousseau: Social Contract
That the Institution of Government is not a Contract
http://www.constitution.org/jjr/socon.htm   (111 words)

  
 ContractJobHunter [Contract Employment Weekly] - Your connection for technical contract jobs
Whether you're a technical professional searching for contract employment or a recruiter seeking to fill an open contract job, we can help you make your next connection.
Read a sample issue of Contract Employment Weekly!
ContractJobHunter [Contract Employment Weekly] - Your connection for technical contract jobs
http://www.cjhunter.com   (204 words)

  
 Home - The Contract Packaging Association
The Contract Packaging Association is a national, not-for-profit trade association that includes dynamic and growing companies offering contract packaging services.
Welcome to the official web site of the Contract Packaging Association.
This web site is a resource for anyone, including end-user manufacturing and packaged product sectors, looking for value-added and cost-effective contract packaging services.
http://www.contractpackaging.org   (123 words)

  
 Contract Research Organizations Phase 1 Clinical Trials Bioanalysis
Biovail Contract Research is a veteran Contract Research Organization (CRO) focused on early clinical trials and bioanalysis.
Highlights of Biovail Contract Research's Bioanalytical Laboratory Validated Bioanalytical Methods
Biovail Contract Research is a contract research organization committed to exceeding the needs and expectations of our clients by providing innovative, professional and superior quality service, with integrity and reliability.
http://www.biovail-cro.com   (358 words)

  
 Commons Contrac - Overview
The contract component delivers the contract based programming core that is currently used in the Slide Projector project.
See the downloads page for information on obtaining releases.
This component makes all the nice features available to the java programming language that come along with contract based programming.
http://jakarta.apache.org/commons/sandbox/contract   (59 words)

  
 ODP Social Contract
The following is a social contract that we created to reflect Netscape's commitment to the Web community to keep the ODP a free and open resource.
It has been inspired by, derived from, the Debian Social Contract.
We promise to keep the distribution of ODP data, and the submission process to this data, entirely free.
http://dmoz.org/socialcontract.html   (695 words)

  
 Welcome to Contract Shop
If you’re interested in this site, you might also want to use our sister site – www.sell2wales.co.uk - for access to public sector contracts too.
Can you afford not to be part of Contract Shop?
Registration, which is currently free, will allow full access to all of these services.
http://www.contractshop.co.uk   (191 words)

  
 Duplicate and Contract Bridge Encyclopedia, Laws, Books, Tournaments, Webhosting, Instruction
Duplicate and Contract Bridge Encyclopedia, Laws, Books, Tournaments, Webhosting, Instruction
http://bridgehands.com   (91 words)

  
 Contract Interiors Srart Page
The Contract Interiors Web Site is currently being completely revised
For the Very Best Deals In Quality Contract Furnishings
This speed-site was designed and produced by CONTRACT INTERIORS
http://www.contractinteriors.co.uk   (37 words)

  
 DoD News: Contracts for June 16, 2005
  The total contract amount is not to exceed $500,000,000, which includes the base period and four option years.  The Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic, Norfolk, Va., is the contracting activity.
  The Engineering Field Activity Northwest, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Poulsbo, Wash., is the contracting activity (N44255-05-D-5100).
http://www.defenselink.mil/contracts/2005/ct20050616.html   (57 words)

  
 Republican Contract with America
Respecting the judgment of our fellow citizens as we seek their mandate for reform, we hereby pledge our names to this Contract with America.
Further, we will instruct the House Budget Committee to report to the floor and we will work to enact additional budget savings, beyond the budget cuts specifically included in the legislation described above, to ensure that the Federal budget deficit will be less than it would have been without the enactment of these bills.
http://www.house.gov/house/Contract/CONTRACT.html   (819 words)

  
 International Contract Management Benchmarking Association
Members will pay a nominal fee to join real and virtual roundtable discussions that address specific contract management processes.
is currently a free association of corporations with contract management processes.
The association will also support contract management benchmarking efforts:
http://www.icmba.com   (579 words)

  
 Contract Package.com: Packaging and Contract Packaging Directory
Copyright 2000-2004 Contract Package.com, Inc. ® All rights reserved.
packaging and contract packaging company businesses providing custom packaging, custom packaging services, promotional packaging, printing service, and sterilization services for cosmetics, food packaging, medical packaging, military packaging, pharmaceutical packaging,
Additional categories provide sources for: bulk packaging, cosmetic packaging, cd packaging, clam shell packaging, pouching, promotional products, and chemical formula development.
http://www.contractpackage.com   (223 words)

  
 Search Freelance Jobs, Temporary Employment & Work at Home Opportunities at Monster.com
Get expert tips for developing your contract career and handling on-the-job issues.
Without an employer, you're in charge of tracking and paying your own taxes.
Contracting or temping may affect your money matters.
http://ct.monster.com   (184 words)

  
 Contract Pharma - For Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Contract Services & Outsourcing
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Contract Pharma - For Pharmaceutical and Biopharmaceutical Contract Services and Outsourcing
The Science Center, a leading venture ecosystems for life sciences and biotechnology companies, has partnered with Aqumen Biopharmaceuticals, KK of Fukuoka, Japan to open a U.S. base for the company's...
http://www.contractpharma.com   (200 words)

  
 labor contract - definition of labor contract in Encyclopedia
labor contract - definition of labor contract in Encyclopedia
Embed a dictionary search in your own web page
Searchword not found in the selected dictionary, but you can try the following:
http://encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/labor_contract   (50 words)

  
 Contract Management Software
Contract Management Tracking Software (CMTS) is a contract software designed for smaller organizations with 10 or less users.
We are among the first to offer a contract management software product and our products are the result of years of client feedback and industry knowledge.
To learn more about our contract management software contact us:
http://www.cobblestonesystems.com   (195 words)

  
 Contract Bridge [encyclopedia]
He wrote down his rules for contract bridge in 1925, and it became the dominant form of the game within a few years.
Many conventions have been invented, some of the most famous are Stayman, Jacoby transfers and Blackwood.
It has supplanted all other forms of the game, including "auction bridge", so that "bridge" is now synonymous with "contract bridge".
http://eluzions.com/Games/Card/Contract_Bridge   (707 words)

  
 Contract Whist Card Game
Contract Whist, the most exciting version of the card game Whist.
Simple to learn, but requiring skill and judgement to play.
http://www.contractwhist.com   (21 words)

  
 Contract Magazine, Commercial Interior Design Online, Commercial Interior Design Industry, Commercial Interior Design ...
Search a comprehensive database of building systems and contract furniture manufacturers.
Browse by category or company to visit our advertisers' websites.
Contract Magazine, Commercial Interior Design Online, Commercial Interior Design Industry, Commercial Interior Design Website, Commercial Interior Design News, Commercial Interior Design and Architecture, Commercial Architecture Online, Commercial Architecture Website, Commercial Interior Design and Architecture Online, Interior Designer Showcases, Interior Design Trends, Interior Design Ideas
http://www.contractmagazine.com   (212 words)

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