Executory contract

Executory contract

An executory contract is a contract in which a party has material unperformed obligations. Although material, an obligation to pay money does not usually make a contract executory. An obligation is material if a breach of contract would result from the failure to satisfy the obligation.cite web|url=http://bankruptcy.cooley.com/2006/07/articles/business-bankruptcy-issues/executory-contracts-what-are-they-and-why-do-they-matter-in-bankruptcy/|title=Executory Contracts -- What Are They And Why Do They Matter In Bankruptcy?|author=Bob Eisenbach|publisher=In the (Red)|date=July 18, 2006|accessdate=2007-12-21] . A contract that has been fully performed by one party but not by the other party is classified as an executory contract.

In bankruptcy law

The term executory contract assumes a specialized meaning in some areas of law. In bankruptcy law, an executory contract is a contract in which continuing obligations exist "on both sides" of the contract.

Installment contracts

Many installment contracts are commonly executory, for example, installment credit loans, period loan payments, mortgages, paychecks, and similar contracts.

References

ee also

* Bankruptcy in the United States
* Chapter 11, Title 11, United States Code
* Charging order
* Executory interest
* Future interest
* Rule against perpetuities


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