Breach of Contract

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What is Breach of Contract?

A failure to perform a contract (breaking its terms), failure to do one's duty (breach of duty, or breach of trust). A breach of contract generally puts into play certain legal remedies that the non-breaching party is then entitled to collect or enforce.

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