Form Contract

What is Form Contract?

A standard form contract (sometimes referred to as a contract of adhesion, a leonine contract, a take-it-or-leave-it contract, or a boilerplate contract) between two parties, where the terms and conditions favor one of the parties only, and there is no chance for the other to bargain for better terms. The adhesion aspect may be a valid defense to enforcement of the contract.

Further Reading

For more detailed information, see our related Contracts terms:

• Benefit of the Bargain Damages
• Contract Formation
• Contract of Adhesion
• Section 2-207 of the Uniform Commercial Code
• Mutual Assent

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