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Simple English definitions for legal terms
A quick definition of casual condition:
A casual condition is an uncertain event that determines whether someone has to do what they promised. For example, if someone promises to pay for a car repair, but the repair is not done, they don't have to pay. A condition can also be a requirement in a contract or agreement. There are different types of conditions, like ones that require an action to be taken or ones that forbid an action. Sometimes a condition is implied, meaning it's not explicitly stated but is understood to be part of the agreement.
A more thorough explanation:
A casual condition is an uncertain event that triggers or negates a duty to perform a promised action. It can be a
stipulation or prerequisite in a contract, will, or other instrument, constituting the essence of the instrument. A casual condition can be a fact or event on the occurrence of which some
legal right or duty comes into existence. It can be a condition that depends on chance and is not within the power of either party to an agreement.
An example of a casual condition is when Jones promises to pay Smith $500 for repairing a car, Smith's failure to repair the car relieves Jones of the promise to pay. Another example is when an
insurance company promises to pay £10,000 to an insured person if his house is destroyed by fire; the
destruction of the house by fire is a condition of the insurer's promise to pay, but
neither party promises to burn the house.
These examples illustrate how a casual condition can trigger or negate a duty to perform a promised action. If the condition is not met, the promised action does not have to be performed.
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