Legal Dictionary of Pakistan

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Contracts Clause

The clause of the U.S. Constitution prohibiting states from passing a law that would impair private contractual obligations. ( The Supreme Court has generally interpreted this clause so that states can regulate private contractual obligations if the regulation is reasonable and necessary. U.S. Const. art. I, § 10, cl. 1. - Also termed Contract Clause; Obligation of Contracts Clause.

Obligation of Contracts Clause.

See CONTRACTS CLAUSE.