Good faith (law)
Implied covenant of honesty and fair dealing in contract law
Summary
In contract law, the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing is a general presumption that the parties to a contract will deal with each other honestly, fairly, and in good faith, so as to not destroy the right of the other party or parties to receive the benefits of the contract. It is implied in a number of contract types in order to reinforce the express covenants or promises of the contract.
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European continental practice, links, notes, earlier ruling in Gold Group case, Carter v Boehm
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