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'''Novation''' is a term used in [[contract law]] and [[business law]] to describe the act of either replacing an obligation to perform with a new obligation, or replacing a party to an agreement with a new party. A novation must be agreed upon by all original parties to the original agreement. | '''Novation''' is a term used in [[contract law]] and [[business law]] to describe the act of either replacing an obligation to perform with a new obligation, or replacing a party to an agreement with a new party. A novation must be agreed upon by all original parties to the original agreement. | ||
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In business, novation is typically the process by which a newly formed [[corporation]] assumes the pre-incorporation liabilities incurred by its founders. | In business, novation is typically the process by which a newly formed [[corporation]] assumes the pre-incorporation liabilities incurred by its founders. | ||
Revision as of 18:46, July 6, 2005
- This article is on the legal term; for the company, see Novation Electronic Music Systems.
Novation is a term used in contract law and business law to describe the act of either replacing an obligation to perform with a new obligation, or replacing a party to an agreement with a new party. A novation must be agreed upon by all original parties to the original agreement.
Template:ContractLaw In business, novation is typically the process by which a newly formed corporation assumes the pre-incorporation liabilities incurred by its founders.
