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The uncle promised his nephew £5,000 for refraining from drinking, smoking, swearing, and playing cards until he turns 21.
The uncle promised his nephew £5,000 for refraining from drinking, smoking, swearing, and playing cards until he turns 21.
True (A)
The court ruled that the contract was unenforceable because the nephew was not giving up any rights.
The court ruled that the contract was unenforceable because the nephew was not giving up any rights.
False (B)
The case of Hamer v. Sidway involves a dispute between two brothers.
The case of Hamer v. Sidway involves a dispute between two brothers.
False (B)
The promise made by the uncle was considered legally enforceable by the court.
The promise made by the uncle was considered legally enforceable by the court.
The nephew was over 21 years old when he complied with the uncle's conditions.
The nephew was over 21 years old when he complied with the uncle's conditions.
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Hamer v. Sidway
Hamer v. Sidway
A U.S. legal case establishing the validity of a contract based on refraining from certain actions.
Contract
Contract
A legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties.
Consideration
Consideration
Something of value exchanged between parties in a contract.
Refraining from actions
Refraining from actions
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Legal Enforceability of contract
Legal Enforceability of contract
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