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What is the difference between tacit n implied contract??? I know that tacit is a subset of implied .but what is that adds extra feature to implied contract??


Reetikaa R

Reetikaa R

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11-Mar-21 22:14

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Read it like this for your understanding only: Implied contracts which involve some subtlety / silence are tacit contracts. Like the details which are very fine, hard to notice, not so obvious etc. Say a coolie picks up your luggage and you don't stop, it's very clear action / conduct and is implied contract. But withdrawal of money, fall of hammer in an auction are very subtle things that involve an element of silence of words, silence / absence of straight action / conduct, hence are tacit contracts


Sahibdeep Singh

Sahibdeep Singh

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11-Mar-21 22:37

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