Maxim 1.5.43
The meeting of minds — i.e. mutual consent.
Assensio mentium.
Source: Jackson
Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational
Explanation
No binding agreement exists without a genuine meeting of minds — both parties must understand and agree to the same terms for a contract to form.
Where this applies
- Two parties dispute whether they agreed to the same terms.
- One side claims there was a deal but the other says they understood different terms.
Legal domains
Cite this maxim
NeCede Max. 1.5.43 — The meeting of minds — i.e. mutual consent. — Jackson (Assensio mentium.)
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