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NeCede's

Maxim 9.6.1

Good faith requires that what is agreed upon shall be done.

Bona fides exigit ut quod convenit fiat.

Source: Dig. 19, 2, 21; Dig. 19, 1, 50; Dig. 50, 8, 2, 13; Weisman, 5g; Weisman, 50c Difficulty 1/5 — Foundational

Explanation

The law demands performance of agreements honestly made; good faith is not merely an aspiration but a binding obligation.

Where this applies

  • The other side agreed to do something and now they're backing out.
  • We had a deal and they're not honoring their end of the bargain.
  • Good faith means you have to do what you agreed to do.

Topics

Good Faith

Legal domains

contractequity

See also

Cite this maxim

NeCede Max. 9.6.1 — Good faith requires that what is agreed upon shall be done. — Dig. 19, 2, 21; Dig. 19, 1, 50; Dig. 50, 8, 2, 13; Weisman, 5g; Weisman, 50c (Bona fides exigit ut quod convenit fiat.)

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