Contracts, Specifications, and Law for EngineersMcGraw-Hill, 1971 - 532 pages |
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Page 49
... circumstances obviate the necessity for a consideration , in that the statute of limitations is merely a defense the law has given the debtor to use or not at his pleasure . We have seen that at common law the contracts of a minor ...
... circumstances obviate the necessity for a consideration , in that the statute of limitations is merely a defense the law has given the debtor to use or not at his pleasure . We have seen that at common law the contracts of a minor ...
Page 94
... circumstances attending the breach , the intention with which it was com- mitted , and its effect on the other party and on the general object sought to be accomplished by the contract , must be considered in determining whether or not ...
... circumstances attending the breach , the intention with which it was com- mitted , and its effect on the other party and on the general object sought to be accomplished by the contract , must be considered in determining whether or not ...
Page 442
... circumstances , many decisions have permitted the introduction of parol evidence not to vary the terms of the writing but to show the complete understanding of the parties . 12 Another situation often described as represent- ing an ...
... circumstances , many decisions have permitted the introduction of parol evidence not to vary the terms of the writing but to show the complete understanding of the parties . 12 Another situation often described as represent- ing an ...
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