general assumpsit

An action based on the defendant’s breach of an implied promise to pay a debt to the plaintiff.

— Also termed common assumpsit; indebitatus assumpsit. [Cases: Assumpsit, Action of 7. C.J.S. Assumpsit, Action of § 10.]

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