What Is Remuneratory Contract?

Cause or consideration is the essential reason which moves the parties to enter into a contract. ... For remuneratory contracts, the cause is a service or benefit which does not arise out of any legal obligation. For gratuitous contracts, the cause is the liberality or generosity of a party.

What is a gratuitous contract?

A gratuitous contract is one in which 'one of the parties procures for the other an advantage purely gratuitous. It is entered into for the sole benefit of one of the contracting parties'.

What is the cause of gratuitous contracts?

For gratuitous contracts, the cause is the liberality or generosity of a party. Essentially, the latter involves contracts of donation. ... For this reason, a contract is a contract in whatever form it may be, unless the law requires that it be in writing for it to be valid or enforceable.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.