Define: Novate

Novate means the agreed substitution of an existing commitment with a fresh one, or replacing a contractual party.

Novate means the agreed substitution of an existing commitment with a fresh one, or replacing a contractual party.

Relevant Circumstances

  • Business restructuring or reorganisation
  • Transfer of proprietary rights
  • Change in parties to a contract due to various reasons like retirement or exit of a partner

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