Bell v. Elder’s Empirical Analysis
1989
Citation profile
5
cited by 5 later decisions
1
states following
April 2004
most recently cited
5 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on State v. Walker · Kimball v. Campbell · Matter of Estate of Bartell · 1 Cal. 3d 50 - Rubin v. Fuchs · Zion's Properties, Inc. v. Holt
Most-quoted passages
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“In determining the order of performance of exchanged promises, we look first to the contract itself, and, if no order of performance is therein specified, we apply the common law of constructive contractual conditions_ [Wjhere there is no express indication of the intended order for performance, the law implies a covenant and condition that the related obligations be performed concurrently.”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
How this case has been treated — in progress
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