What are express and implied contracts?

A contract is just a promise between people, sometimes written, sometimes not, that helps them know what to expect from each other.

An express contract is like when you and your friend both agree on the rules of a game before you start playing. You say, “I’ll give you 10 stickers if you help me clean my room.” That’s clear, no confusion! It’s like having a written list of what each person has to do.

An implied contract is more like when you and your friend start playing a game, and both know the rules even though you never said them out loud. For example, every time you go to the store with your mom, she gives you money to buy snacks, you both understand that if you get the snacks, you’ll bring them home. No one writes it down, but it still works!

Sometimes, people use express contracts when they want things to be super clear, and implied contracts are used in everyday life without anyone thinking about it! A contract is just a promise between people, sometimes written, sometimes not, that helps them know what to expect from each other.