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Equitable maxim — consideration covenanted

Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court

Definitions from Case Law

From 2 U.S. 45 - Inglis, for the Use of Reede v. Inglis's Executors · 1790Most cited · 10 citing opinions

the general rule is, that whatever, for a valuable consideration, is covenanted to be done, shall, in equity, be looked upon as done.

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