continuing guaranty
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 300 U.S. 31 - United States Wilhelm v. Chain · 1937Most cited · 44 citing opinions
with present consideration
a continuing guaranty, if supported at the outset by a sufficient consideration, is a binding contract which is neither revocable by the guarantor nor terminable by his death, although the acts guaranteed may cover a long or indefinite period of time
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