Contract of Adhesion

Learn about the definition for this legal term.

What is Contract of Adhesion?

A contract of adhesion refers to a standardized contract form offered to consumers on an essentially "take it or leave it" basis. Consumer acquiesces to form contract due to there being no competition and other choices. The courts will sometimes release the consumer from the onerous conditions of these form contracts, especially where it is proved that it was not the product of a "bargained for" exchange.

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