substantial performance
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 76 U.S. 254 - Swain v. Seamens · 1869Most cited · 153 citing opinions
Substantial performance, it is true, is all that is required to satisfy any such agreement, and it may also be conceded that in the adjudication of controversies growing out of building contracts slight differences in the dimensions between the building constructed and the terms of the contract may, under many circumstances, be overcome by a reasonable application of that rule
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