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​ the Promise or Obligation of Each Party to a Contract

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​ The promise or obligation of each party to a contract must be supported by consideration in order for the contract to be valid.


Definitions:

Existing Duty

An obligation that a party is already legally bound to under the terms of a contract or by law.

Quantum Meruit

A legal principle where a person is compensated for services or goods provided when no contract exists, based on the value of the work done.

Satisfaction of Debt

The fulfillment or payment of a debt in its entirety, releasing the debtor from further obligations.

Common Law

A legal system based on customs and court rulings rather than written laws, where the principle of precedent guides future judicial decisions.

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