Legal Terminology 2

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Contract implied in fact
A contract that arises from the conduct of the parties rather than from their express statements
Contract implied in law
A contract imposed by law to prevent unjust enrichment. also called quasi contract
Counteroffer
A response to an offer in which the terms of the orginal offer are changed
Disaffirm
To get out of a voidable contract; repudiate. also called avoid
Executed
Carried out or performed
Express contract
A contract in which the terms are stated or expressed by the parties
Full, faith, and credit clause
A clause requireing each state to recognize the laws and court decisions of every other state
Implied contract
A contract in which the terms are not stated or expressed by the parties
Infant
Anyone under the age of 18
Invitation to deal or negotiate
A request to an individual or the public to make an offer
Majority
The age over 18
Necessaries
Food, clothing, shelter, and medical care that are needed by an infant but not supplied by a parent or guardian
Nullity
Nothing; as though it had not occured
Ratify
Approve; confirm
Restitution
Restore an injured person to his or her original position prior to loss