Legal Definitions - locus contractus

Locus contractus is a Latin term that refers to the place where a contract is formed or where the parties agree to the terms of the contract. It is also known as the place of contracting.

For example, if two parties agree to a contract over the phone, the locus contractus would be the place where the phone call was made. If two parties sign a contract in person, the locus contractus would be the place where they signed the contract.

Another example would be if two parties agree to a contract through email. The locus contractus would be the place where the email was sent from or received.

Understanding the locus contractus is important because it determines which laws and regulations apply to the contract. For example, if the contract is formed in one state but the parties operate in another state, the laws of both states may apply.