Operation of law refers to the automatic and inherent legal consequences that arise from certain actions or events without the need for any additional intervention or agreement by the parties involved. These consequences are dictated by established legal principles, statutes, or judicial decisions. Examples of operation of law include the automatic transfer of property upon death (intestate succession), the termination of a contract due to impossibility or frustration, or the vesting of legal rights upon reaching a certain age (such as adulthood or majority).
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March, 2024.
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