Can conditional terms be considered complete in a contract?

Conditional terms can indeed be considered complete in a contract when the conditions specified are clear and capable of being fulfilled with certainty. The essence of a contract lies in the agreement between the parties and the obligations they assume under that agreement. If a conditional term clearly outlines what must happen for the obligations of one or both parties to be activated, it is deemed complete.

For instance, if a contract states that a party will perform a service only upon receiving a specific payment, and that payment can be quantified and is definite, the condition is therefore capable of certainty. This allows for the enforceability of the contract once the conditions are met, making the contract valid and complete in the eyes of the law.

In contrast, unconditional terms lead to a straightforward obligation without any prerequisites, but the presence of clear and definite conditional terms does not detract from the contract's validity. Instead, it can enhance the detail and specificity of the parties’ agreement, ensuring that each party understands what is required for performance.