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Debt by simple contract

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Burrill (1850)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A debt or demand founded upon a verbal or implied contract, or upon any written agreement that is not under seal.

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A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

A debt or obligation arising upon a contract which is ascertained by mere oral evidence; or upon some written agreement or contract not under seal.* 2 BL Com, 465. See Simple contract,