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Severable contract

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A quick definition of Severable contract:

A severable contract is a type of contract that has different parts that can be considered separate agreements. If one part of the contract is not fulfilled, it does not mean that the other parts are automatically cancelled. This means that if someone does not do everything they promised in the contract, they may still be able to get paid for the parts they did complete. Courts may also use severability to remove parts of a contract that go against the law or public policy.

A more thorough explanation:

A severable contract is a type of contract that contains two or more agreements that are distinct enough to where the unenforceability or breach of one does not nullify the enforceability of the other. This means that if one part of the contract is not fulfilled, the other parts can still be enforced.

For example, let's say a contractor is hired to do two types of work: excavation and grading work on lots and streets, and street improvement work. If the contractor fails to perform the street improvement work, they can still recover payment for the excavation and grading work because the contract is severable.

Severable contracts can also be useful in cases where certain terms of the contract are found to be unenforceable as a matter of public policy. If the contract contains a severability clause, the unenforceable provisions can be severed from the contract, allowing the rest of the contract to remain in effect.

Overall, severable contracts provide flexibility and protection for both parties involved in a contract.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
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21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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