Assumpsit in Europe
Definition of Assumpsit
He promised or “undertook.” It was a common law action which grew out of the action of trespass on the case. It was brought for the breach of an undertaking, a cause of action analagous to deceit. It gradually supplanted the action of debt and came into general use for the enforcement of an agreement not under seal (a simple contract), and for which an action of covenant would not therefore lie
Actions of assumpsit were divided into indebitatus (common or money counts) and special counts. The former were brought to recover debts arising from contract ; the latter for damages for breach of contract
It was abolished by the Judicature Acts
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