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Hamer v Sidway

124 N.Y. 538 (1891)
JurisdictionUnited States
Year1891
Statusunclear

Key Principle

Forbearance from a legal right constitutes sufficient consideration for a promise, regardless of whether the promisor benefited.

Area of Law

contract

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