mutual performance
[ˈmjuːtʃuəl pərˈfɔːrməns]
nounpl: mutual performances
cumprimento mútuo; desempenho mútuo
1. The simultaneous or reciprocal execution of obligations or duties by two or more parties in a contract or agreement
The contract requires mutual performance of duties by both employer and employee.
O contrato exige cumprimento mútuo de deveres por ambos empregador e empregado.
2. In contract law, the concurrent or dependent fulfillment of obligations where neither party can demand performance unless they themselves perform
Mutual performance ensures that neither party is disadvantaged in the contractual relationship.
O cumprimento mútuo garante que nenhuma das partes seja prejudicada na relação contratual.
3. A collaborative or reciprocal exhibition, presentation, or demonstration of skills or services
The musicians engaged in mutual performance, taking turns showcasing their talents.
Os músicos se engajaram em desempenho mútuo, alternando para mostrar seus talentos.
This term is primarily used in legal and business contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian contracts, 'cumprimento mútuo' emphasizes the fairness principle of simultaneous obligation fulfillment. In American contract law, 'mutual performance' is fundamental to the doctrine of conditions concurrent, ensuring neither party gains unfair advantage. The concept reflects the principle of equality and fair dealing in contractual relationships across both cultures.
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