Contract Principal

Definition

Contract Principal. The party identified as being the principal or first party to a contract, in the event that the contract distinguishes any party as the principal

In law, the principal is the party that has the primary responsibility in a liability or obligation, as opposed to an endorser, guarantor, or surety.

See Also

• http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/principal.html

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