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NEGATIVE CONDITION
A negative condition is an uncertain event that triggers or negates a duty to perform a promised action. It is a stipulation or prerequisite in a contract, will, or other instrument that constitutes the essence of the instrument. A negative condition forbids a party from doing a certain thing, such as prohibiting a tenant from subletting leased property. It is also known as a restrictive condition.
These examples illustrate how a negative condition can either prohibit or trigger a duty to perform a promised action.