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Condition subsequent
Condition subsequentA condition in a contract that causes the contract to become invalid if a certain event occurs. This is different from a condition precedent. The happening of a condition subsequent may invalidate a contract which is, until that moment, fully valid and binding. In the case of a condition precedent, no binding contract exists until the condition occurs. RELATED TERMS-------------------------------------- Condition Persons. The situation in civil society which creates certain relations between the individual, to whom it is applied, and one or more others, from which mutual rights and obligations arise. Contract A negotiated oral or written agreement setting forth the terms for an exchange of value between parties (which may be individuals or companies) and under which each party promises to perform an obligation. Certain terms, such as the obligations to be performed and the terms for setting price or compensation must be mutually understood, known in legal lingo as a "meeting of the minds," and promised to by the parties to form a legal contract. Invalid In a physical sense, it is that which is wanting force; in a figurative sense, it signifies that which has no effect. Precedent A case which establishes legal principles to a certain set of facts, coming to a certain conclusion, and which is to be followed from that point on when similar or identical facts are before a court. Precedent form the basis of the theory of stare decisis which prevent "reinventing the wheel" and allows citizens to have a reasonable expectation of the legal solutions which apply in a given situation. Valid An act, deed, will, and the like, which has received all the formalities required by law, is said to be valid or good in law. Case 1) Practice. A contested question before a court of justicea suit or action a cause. 2) An agreement in writing, between a plaintiff and defendant, that the facts in dispute between them are as there agreed upon and mentioned SIMILAR TERMS-------------------------------------- Condedit Ecclesiastical law. The name of a plea, entered by a party to a libel filed in the ecclesiastical court, in which it is pleaded that the deceased made the will which is the subject of the suit, and that he was of sound mind. Condelegates Advocates who have been appointed judges of the bigh court of delegates are so called. Condemnation Civil law. A sentence of judgment which condemns some one to do, to give, or to pay something; or which declares that his claim or pretensions are unfounded. Condictio indebiti Civil law. When the plaintiff has paid to the defendant by mistake what he was not bound to pay either in fact or in law, he may recover it back by an action called condictio indebiti. Condiction Lat. condictio. This term is used in the civil law in the same sense as action. Conditio Latin. A stipulation, proviso, condition. Conditio sine qua non A condition without which (a thing can) not (exist); an indispensable prerequisite. Condition Persons. The situation in civil society which creates certain relations between the individual, to whom it is applied, and one or more others, from which mutual rights and obligations arise. Condition precedent A contractual condition that suspends the coming into effect of a contract unless or until a certain event takes place. Many residential real estate contracts have a condition precedent which states that the contract is not binding until and unless the property is subjected to an professional inspection, the results of which are satisfactory to the purchaser. Compare with "condition subsequent". Conditional legacy A request which is to take effect upon the happening or, not happening of a certain event. Conditional obligation One which is superseded by a condition under which it was created and which is not yet accomplished. Conditional release A release from custody which imposes regulations on the activities and associations of the defendant. If a defendant fails to meet the conditions, the release is revoked. Conditional resident Any alien granted permanent resident status on a conditional basis, who is required to petition for the removal of the set conditions before the second anniversary of the approval of his or her conditional status. Conditions of sale Contracts. The terms upon which the vendor of property by auction pro poses to sell it. Condonation Divorces can be obtained by showing a fault of the other spouse, such as adultery or cruelty. But a court will refuse to grant a divorce based on these grounds if there has been "condonation", which is the obvious or implied forgiveness of the fault. For example, if the "injured" spouse resumes cohabitation with the "guilty" spouse after being informed of the adultery, and for a long period or time, the "injured" spouse may be barred from divorce on the grounds of adultery because of "condonation". Conduct Law of nations. This term is used in the phrase safe conduct, to signify the security given, by authority of the government, under the great seal, to a stranger, for his quietly coming into and passing out of the territories over which it has jurisdiction. Conduct money The money advanced to a witness who has been subpoenaed to enable him to attend a trial, i's so called. Conduct of the trial The manner in which a trial and its proceedings are carried out, e.g. the rules which decide such matters as the oath to be administered, and whether the court or opposing attorneys question witnesses. The conduct of the trial is purely a question for the lex fori (infra). Conductor operarum Civil law. One who undertakes, for a reward, to perform a job or piece of work for another. PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS-------------------------------------- Condiction Lat. condictio. This term is used in the civil law in the same sense as action. Conditio Latin. A stipulation, proviso, condition. Conditio sine qua non A condition without which (a thing can) not (exist); an indispensable prerequisite. Condition Persons. The situation in civil society which creates certain relations between the individual, to whom it is applied, and one or more others, from which mutual rights and obligations arise. Condition precedent A contractual condition that suspends the coming into effect of a contract unless or until a certain event takes place. Many residential real estate contracts have a condition precedent which states that the contract is not binding until and unless the property is subjected to an professional inspection, the results of which are satisfactory to the purchaser. Compare with "condition subsequent". Condition subsequent Conditional legacy A request which is to take effect upon the happening or, not happening of a certain event. Conditional obligation One which is superseded by a condition under which it was created and which is not yet accomplished. Conditional release A release from custody which imposes regulations on the activities and associations of the defendant. If a defendant fails to meet the conditions, the release is revoked. Conditional resident Any alien granted permanent resident status on a conditional basis, who is required to petition for the removal of the set conditions before the second anniversary of the approval of his or her conditional status. Conditions of sale Contracts. The terms upon which the vendor of property by auction pro poses to sell it. We thank you for using the Juridical Dictionary to search for Condition subsequent. 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