Principle

CONTRACT LAW — Written Agreements — Bindingness of Terms on Parties

Area of law
CONTRACT LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Courts will not make or rewrite contracts for parties; they enforce the contract as made. Once formation requirements are satisfied, parties are bound by the terms. The principle applies to contract law. The rule respects party autonomy and freedom of contract. The court's role is…

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