Also known as: agramenta · agreement
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Mutual assent between two or more parties to identical terms together with the intent to achieve the stated objective. The agreement itself supplies the actus reus in conspiracy and limits enforcement of prior promises after a deed is delivered.
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Antonio Alvarado and Alexandra Armstrong discussed creating false deeds to sell nonexistent land. They reached a shared understanding that each would sign the forged instruments and split the proceeds. The agreement alone completed the conspiracy even though no overt act occurred.
Anita Ali sold land to Albert Allen under a contract containing a merger clause. After closing, Allen discovered the deed omitted Ali's oral promise to repair the roof. The clause prevented enforcement of the omitted term because the contract had merged into the deed.
Abigail Alvarez sued Apollo Energy for injuries sustained on site. Apollo's insurer held a policy that would cover any judgment. The parties exchanged the policy during discovery so the plaintiff could evaluate coverage limits before trial.
Aether Technologies paid settlement proceeds to its counsel. The lawyer promptly notified the client and delivered the net amount after deducting the agreed fee. The client received a written accounting detailing every disbursement.
Arcadia Retail leased space to Anchor Bank. The lease permitted the landlord to change locks for nonpayment without court process. Because state law barred self-help evictions, the clause was unenforceable as against public policy.
Anika Anand signed a release before riding a zip line operated by Apollo Energy. The document stated she accepted the risk of injury from negligent maintenance. When she later sued for injuries caused by a frayed cable, the release prevented recovery.
No. The agreement itself constitutes the actus reus once the parties share the criminal intent. No further overt act is needed under the traditional definition.
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After the buyer accepts the deed at closing, prior promises not reflected in the deed are discharged unless an exception such as fraud or a collateral agreement applies.
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The lawyer must promptly notify the client, deliver any funds the client is entitled to receive, and render a full accounting upon request.
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