A duty of good faith and fair dealing is implied in every contract. Understanding Common Contract Terms.Act of God: In contract law, "act of God" is a legal term, and is not subject to any spiritual interpretation. UCC Section 1-203 provides: "Every contract or duty within the Act imposes an obligation of good faith in its performance or enforcement. Every contract contains an implied duty of good faith and fair dealing. A duty of good faith and fair dealing may arise out of the parties' contract, or a court could impose such a duty as a matter of tort law. Overzealous and Retaliatory Inspection. This presentation will focus on what information must be included in the good faith estimate and the PPDR process. 11. 2018) (applying District of Columbia law); Wright v.