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Privity of contract

Privity of contract is a legal principle that states only the parties directly involved in a contract have the rights and obligations outlined in it. This means if you're not a party to the contract, you typically can’t enforce its terms or claim benefits from it. For example, if two people agree on a deal, a third party cannot sue either of them if something goes wrong with that deal. This concept helps maintain clear relationships and responsibilities between the contracting parties and ensures that contracts operate within the law.

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    Privity of contract is a legal principle stating that only parties involved in a contract have the right to enforce its terms or claim damages for a breach. This means that if you are not a party to the contract, you generally cannot sue or be sued based on that contract's obligations. For example, if you hire a contractor, only you and the contractor can make claims about the work; a third party cannot intervene. This principle helps maintain clarity and accountability in contractual relationships.

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    Privity of contract is a legal concept that establishes the relationships between parties involved in a contract. It means that only those who are directly part of the agreement, such as the buyer and seller, have the rights and obligations outlined in that contract. This principle prevents third parties, who are not part of the contract, from enforcing its terms or claiming benefits from it. In essence, privity protects the contractual relationship and ensures that only those who agreed to the terms are held accountable to each other.