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ANSWER

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Also called a response. Most frequently, this is a defendant's written response to allegations made in a plaintiff's complaint or petition (the first court filing to start the case). An answer typically denies some or all of the facts and allegations made by the plaintiff in the complaint. The answer may also make allegations and a complaint of its own against the plaintiff, … [Read more...] about ANSWER

ANTICIPATORY BREACH

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When one party to a contracts anticipates or believes that it is very likely, based upon circumstances, that the other party will breach the terms of its contract or intend not to perform its obligations. … [Read more...] about ANTICIPATORY BREACH

ANTAPOCHA

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In the Roman law. A transcript or counterpart of the instrument called "apocha," signed by the debtor and delivered to the creditor. Calvin. … [Read more...] about ANTAPOCHA

ANTICIPATORY BREACH OF CONTRACT

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When an event occurs that indicates that a breach of contract is almost certain to occur and is anticipated by a party. … [Read more...] about ANTICIPATORY BREACH OF CONTRACT

Ann. Rev. Banking & Fin. L.

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Annual Review of Banking and Financial Law … [Read more...] about Ann. Rev. Banking & Fin. L.

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