Marriage Is a Contract That Carries with It Rights and Responsibilities

question 2

True/False

Marriage is a contract that carries with it rights and responsibilities for both parties.

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Definitions:

Preexisting Duty

An obligation that a party is already legally required to perform, which cannot serve as the basis for new consideration in a contract.

Sump Pump

A device used to remove accumulated water from a sump basin, commonly found in the basements of homes.

Moral Obligation

A duty or commitment that is not legally enforceable but is based on ethical or moral considerations.

Preexisting Duty Rule

A legal principle that an existing obligation or duty cannot serve as consideration for a new contract.