The Doctrine of Privity

The Doctrine of Privity is a legal principle stating that only the parties directly involved in a contract have rights and obligations under that contract. This means that third parties—those not part of the agreement—cannot enforce the contract or claim benefits from it. For example, if two people agree to a service, someone unrelated cannot demand performance or compensation. However, there are exceptions, such as certain laws and specific contract provisions that may allow third parties to have rights. Overall, the doctrine safeguards the integrity of contractual relationships by limiting claims to those who are directly involved.