Executed Contract

An executed contract is one where all terms and conditions have been met and fulfilled by the parties involved, indicating the conclusion of the contractual obligations.
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Overview

An executed contract is a legal agreement in which all parties involved have met their legal obligations. This means that the contract has been fully performed, with all the terms and conditions accomplished. Executed contracts are contrasted with executory contracts, where some terms have yet to be completed.

Examples

  1. Real Estate Purchase: When a buyer and seller complete a real estate transaction — meaning the buyer has paid in full and the seller has transferred the deed — the sale contract is considered executed.
  2. Service Agreement: A graphic designer agrees to create a logo for a client for a fixed fee. Once the designer delivers the logo and the client pays the agreed fee, the contract becomes executed.
  3. Supply Contract: A supplier agrees to deliver a batch of goods to a retailer by a certain date. Once the goods are delivered and payment is received, the contract is executed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the difference between an executed contract and an executory contract?

  • An executed contract is one where all the obligations have been met. An executory contract, on the other hand, still has pending obligations that need to be fulfilled.

Can an executed contract be amended?

  • Yes, parties to an executed contract can agree to amend the terms, such as by creating a contract modification or an addendum.

Is an executed contract enforceable?

  • Yes, since both parties have fulfilled their obligations, it is considered fully binding and enforceable.

What happens if one party claims they did not receive what was promised in an executed contract?

  • Disputes over whether all terms were met may lead to legal action, where courts will examine the contract and the evidence of fulfillment.

Are executed contracts found in all types of law?

  • Yes, executed contracts are a concept found in various branches of law, including real estate, employment, and business law.
  • Executory Contract: A contract in which some future obligations by one or more parties remain unfulfilled.
  • Bilateral Contract: A mutual agreement between two parties who both have specific obligations.
  • Unilateral Contract: A contract in which only one party makes a promise or commitment.
  • Contract Modification: An agreed change to the terms of an existing contract.
  • Addendum: An addition or supplement to a completed contract, typically dealing with changes or further details.

Online References

Suggested Books for Further Studies

  • “Contract Law: An Introduction to Dominant Contemporary Issues” by M.R. Levy
  • “Principles of Contract Law” by R. Stone and J. Devenney
  • “Business and Legal Forms for Contract” by S.G. Laube

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