This intention may be implied from the subject matter of the agreement, but it may also be expressed by the parties. In social and family relations such an intention is readily implied, while in business matters the opposite result would ordinarily follow."
The intent behind the agreement can either be indicated by its subject matter or explicitly declared by the parties involved. Typically, this intention is readily understood in social and familial relationships, but it does not hold true for business dealings where such an intention would usually lead to a different result.