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Definition of Simple contract

Simple contract
12. (Min.) Homogenous. 13. (Zo["o]l.) Consisting of a single individual or zooid; as, a simple ascidian; -- opposed to compound. Simple contract (Law), any contract, whether verbal or written, which is not of record or under seal. --J. W. Smith. --Chitty. Simple equation (Alg.), an eqyation containing but one unknown quantity, and that quantity only in the first degree. Simple eye (Zo["o]l.), an eye having a single lens; -- opposed to compound eye. Simple interest. See under Interest. Simple larceny. (Law) See under Larceny. Simple obligation (Rom. Law), an obligation which does not depend for its execution upon any event provided for by the parties, or is not to become void on the happening of any such event. --Burrill. Syn: Single; uncompounded; unmingled; unmixed; mere; uncombined; elementary; plain; artless; sincere; harmless; undesigning; frank; open; unaffected; inartificial; unadorned; credulous; silly; foolish; shallow; unwise. Usage: Simple, Silly. One who is simple is sincere, unaffected, and inexperienced in duplicity, -- hence liable to be duped. A silly person is one who is ignorant or weak and also self-confident; hence, one who shows in speech and act a lack of good sense. Simplicity is incompatible with duplicity, artfulness, or vanity, while silliness is consistent with all three. Simplicity denotes lack of knowledge or of guile; silliness denotes want of judgment or right purpose, a defect of character as well as of education. I am a simple woman, much too weak To oppose your cunning. --Shak. He is the companion of the silliest people in their most silly pleasure; he is ready for every impertinent entertainment and diversion. --Law.

Meaning of Simple contract from wikipedia

- In contract law, a simple contract, also known as an informal contract, is a contract made orally, in writing, or both, rather than a contract made under...
- Common law jurisdictions require consideration for a simple contract to be binding, but allow contracts by deed to not require consideration. Similarly, under...
- and simple", "keep it simple, soldier", "keep it simple, sailor", "keep it simple, sweetie", "keep it stupidly simple", or "keep it sweet and simple". The...
- limitation for most actions of tort and for all actions arising out of simple contract was six years from the accrual of the cause of action. The Limitation...
- specialties have a liability limitation period of double that of a simple contract and allow for a third party beneficiary to enforce an undertaking in...
- of English common law and is a necessity for simple contracts but not for special contracts (contracts by deed). The concept has been adopted by other...
- but recognises only two kinds of contract, the contract made by deed, and the simple contract. A contract made by deed derives its validity neither from...
- all parties, the arranged marriage is quickly accomplished. It is a simple contract; Jenny gains the title of Lady Lynton and Adam receives enough money...
- correct to spades if that appears to be the better contract. The situations detailed here are extremely simple examples; many instances of advanced bidding...
- Simple Minds are a Scottish rock band formed in Glasgow in 1977, becoming best known internationally for their song "Don't You (Forget About Me)" (1985)...