Contract Law

Privity of Contract

/ PRIV-ih-tee of KON-trakt /

Definition

A direct contractual relationship between parties to a contract.

Used in Context

“Lack of privity prevented the injured third party from suing on the contract.”

Etymology

◈ Old French: privete, intimacy

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