valuable consideration

valuable consideration
valuable consideration see consideration

Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. . 1996.

valuable consideration
n.
Something of value given in exchange for a performance or a promise, which entitles the recipient of the promise to enforce a claim against a promisor who fails to perform.

The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. . 2008.


valuable consideration
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Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. . 2009.


valuable consideration
In the formation of a valid and binding contract, something of worth or value that is either a detriment incurred by the person making the promise or a benefit received by the other person.

Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.


valuable consideration
In the formation of a valid and binding contract, something of worth or value that is either a detriment incurred by the person making the promise or a benefit received by the other person.

Short Dictionary of (mostly American) Legal Terms and Abbreviations.

valuable consideration
n.
   a necessary element of a contract, which confers a benefit on the other party. Valuable consideration can include money, work, performance, assets, a promise or abstaining from an act.
   See also: consideration, contract

Law dictionary. . 2013.

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