Latin

Facio Ut Des

FAH-ki-oh UT des
Facio ut des is a Latin phrase that means "I do that you may give." It is a legal principle that describes a type of contract formation where one party agrees to do something (facio) in exchange for the other party's promise to give something (des).
The contract between the manufacturer and the retailer was based on facio ut des - the manufacturer would produce widgets and the retailer would agree to buy them.
Finding a specific legal case example for facio ut des might be difficult due to its foundational nature in contract law.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the different types of contracts?

There are many different types of contracts, but facio ut des is a common foundation for bilateral contracts, where both parties make promises to each other.

Can a contract be formed without a promise to exchange something?

In some cases, contracts can be formed based on an exchange of goods or services without an explicit promise. However, facio ut des focuses on the exchange of promises.

How does facio ut des differ from other contract formation principles?

Facio ut des is a specific principle within the broader law of contract formation. Other principles, like donatio causa mortis (gift in contemplation of death), involve different types of exchanges.

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