express contract
Defined in 6 dictionaries — Case Law, Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Definitions from Case Law
From 70 U.S. 150 - Walker v. The Transportation Company · 1865Most cited · 71 citing opinions
The contract mentioned in the proviso, which can take a case out of the statute, is one made by the parties, not by custom; in other words, an express contract.
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
See "Contract."
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
One in which the terms are openly uttered and avowed at the time of making. 2 Bla. Com. 443; 1 Pars. Contr. 4. One made in express words. 2 Kent 450. See Contract.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A _ contract the terms of which are openly uttered or declared uf thetime of makingit. 2 Bl, Comm 443; 2 Steph. Comm, 110. A contract made in distinct and explicit language, or by writing; as distinguished from an implied contract. 2 Kent, Comm. 450.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A contract, the terms of which are openly uttered or declared at the time of making it. 2 Bl. Com. 443. 2 Steph. Com. 110.