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assumpsit definition - legal

n

Latin

  1. He undertook.
  2. An enforceable promise or undertaking that is not under seal.
  3. An action for expectation damages caused by the breach of a promise or a contract not under seal.
express assumpsit
Such a promise that is made orally or in writing.
implied assumpsit
Such a promise that is presumed due to individualÂ’s conduct or the circumstances of the situation.
general assumpsit
An action based the breach of an implied promise or contract to pay a debt. Also called common assumpsit.
special assumpsit
An action for expectation damages based on the breach of an express promise or contract to pay a debt.
non assumpsit
A defendantÂ’s claim, in the form of a pleading, that he or she did not promise or undertake any obligation as alleged in a complaint.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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