Principle

CONTRACT LAW — Privity of Contract — Stranger Cannot Sue

Area of law
CONTRACT LAW
Court
Supreme Coourt

This principle establishes the doctrine of privity of contract: only parties to a contract can sue or be sued on it. A stranger to the contract cannot enforce or be bound by its terms. The principle applies in all contract claims. It ensures that contractual…

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