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One, the evidence of which is merely oral, or in writing, not under seal, nor of record. 2. As contracts of this nature are frequently entered into without thought or proper deliberation, the law requires that there be some good cause, consideration or motive, before they can be enforced in the courts. The party making the promise must have obtained some advantage, or the party … [Read more...] about SIMPLE CONTRACT

Latin, meaning A simple recommendation does not bind. … [Read more...] about SIMPLEX COMMENDATIO NON OBLIGAT

A contract that appears to be valid but is not. … [Read more...] about SIMULATED CONTRACT

Latin: Withou. Sine animo revertendi. Without the intention of returning. 1 Kent, Comm. 78. Sine assensu capital!. Without the consent of the chapter. In old English practice. A Writ which lay where a dean, bishop, prebendary, abbot, prior, or master of a hospital aliened the lands holden In the right of his house, abbey, or priory, without the consent of the chapter; in which … [Read more...] about SINE

Where two beneficiaries to an estate die at the same time or it cannot be determined who died first, the statute provides that it is to be treated in each instance as if the deceased person died before the other. … [Read more...] about SIMULTANEOUS DEATH ACT