meritorious consideration
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 75 U.S. 370 - Mattingly v. Nye · 1869Most cited · 32 citing opinions
Such settlements, though voluntary, are founded upon a meritorious consideration, and will be upheld and enforced in equity against the husband.
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