Partial performance of contract terms is an example of which concept?

• A. Partial performance
• B. Written contract
• C. Oral contract
• D. Public records

Answer: (A)

Partial performance is the act of carrying out only part of the promises in an agreement. The concept matters because it shows that an agreement exists and that obligations have begun to be satisfied, even if not all terms are completed. In contract law, when one party performs part of what’s promised, it demonstrates the intent to be bound and can support enforcement to the extent of what has been performed. The other options describe the form or type of contract (written or oral) or unrelated records, not the act of fulfilling contract terms.