gross

Financial/Contract TermLegal glossary term

Legal Definition

In a legal context, 'gross' refers to the total amount or value before any deductions are taken, often used in financial accounting or contract law to denote the total consideration or liability. It signifies the entire amount before subtracting costs, discounts, or deductions.

Plain-English Translation

Imagine you have a big pile of money, and 'gross' means the whole total amount right at the start, before you subtract any fees or expenses. In law, it's the total figure before you take away anything.

Context in Contracts

It matters because it establishes the baseline for calculations, determining the total consideration owed, the total damages claimed, or the total revenue generated before applying specific costs or discounts.

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A contract states that the gross payment is $10,000 before any service fees are deducted.

In a tort claim, the initial measure of damages sought is the gross amount.

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What is it?

Gross refers to the total amount of something, typically the total value or price before deductions are applied. It is used in contracts and legal claims to establish the initial scope or liability.

Why does it matter?

When does it matter?

Gross appears when calculating the total price of a transaction, the total amount of an asset, or the initial value of a claim in litigation.

Where is it usually seen?

It is usually seen in financial accounting records, contract pricing schedules, insurance policy valuations, and legal claims where the total liability is being calculated.

Who is affected?

The parties involved in a contract dispute, the plaintiff in a lawsuit, or the claimant seeking to establish the full value of a claim.

How does it work?

In practice, it works by taking the total amount (gross) and subtracting specific costs or deductions to arrive at the net amount payable or the true liability.

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