The following is in a business contract, what does it mean?

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The following is in a business contract, what does it mean?

Nothwithstadnig any other provision in this Agreement, this Agreement may be terminated on the first to occur of the following:

Asked on May 16, 2009 under Business Law, Colorado

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J.M.A., Member in Good Standing of the Connecticut Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 14 years ago | Contributor

This basically means that regardless of the other clauses/sections  in the contract, the contract ends (i.e. terminates) if one of the things listed after the word "following" happens, and it doesnt matter which of those things occur  first. I would have to see the contract to help you more.  but this should help you.


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