Contract Law

Bad Faith

/ bad fayth /

Definition

Dishonesty or intentional breach of known duty in a transaction.

Used in Context

“Insurance company bad faith in denying a valid claim can result in punitive damages.”

Etymology

◈ Old English: baed, bad

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