CONSUMMATION. The completion of a thing; as the consummation of marriage;
(q.v.) the consummation of a contract, and the like.
2. A contract is said to be consummated, when everything to be done in
relation to it, has been accomplished. It is frequently of great importance
to know when a contract has been consummated, in order to ascertain the
rights of the parties, particularly in the contract of sale. Vide Delivery,
where the subject is more fully examined. It is also sometimes of
consequence to ascertain where the consummation of the contract took place,
in order to decide by what law it is to be governed.
3. It has been established as a rule, that when a contract is made by
persons absent from each other, it is considered as consummated in, and is
governed by the law of, the country where the final assent is given. If,
therefore, Paul in New Orleans, order goods from Peter in London, the
contract is governed by the laws of the latter place. 8 M. R. 135; Plowd.
843. Vide Conflict of Laws;, Inception; Lex Loci Contractus; Lex Fori;
Offer.