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adequate consideration [2 records]

Record 1 2015-11-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Law of Contracts (common law)
  • Tort Law (common law)
DEF

Consideration that is fair and reasonable under the circumstances of the agreement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Droit des contrats (common law)
  • Droit des délits (common law)
OBS

contrepartie adéquate : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO).

Spanish

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Record 2 2015-11-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Law of Estates (common law)
DEF

Such as is equal, or reasonably proportioned, to the value of that for which it is given. That which is not so disproportionate as to shock our sense of that morality and fair dealing which should always characterize transactions between man and man. Fair and reasonable under circumstances. Reasonably just and equitable. (Black, 6th, p. 39)

French

Domaine(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Droit successoral (common law)
OBS

contrepartie appropriée : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation dans le cadre du Programme national de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO)

Spanish

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