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Williams v Roffey Bros and Nicholls (Contractors) Ltd

[1991] 1 QB 1
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
Year1991
Statusunclear

Key Principle

practical benefit conferred by performance of existing duty can constitute consideration

Area of Law

Contract — Consideration and Estoppel

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