Beneficial Interest

What is Beneficial Interest?

The right of a party to some profit, distribution, or benefit from a contract. A beneficial interest is distinguished from the rights of someone like a trustee or official who has responsibility to perform and/or title to the assets but does not share in the benefits.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Contracts terms:

• Benefit of the Bargain Damages
• Assent
• Severable Contract
• Acquiescence
• Section 2-207 of the Uniform Commercial Code

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