sum certain
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 292 U.S. 487 - Burns Mortgage Co. v. Fried · 1934Most cited · 123 citing opinions
The sum payable is a sum certain within the meaning of this act, although it is to be paid: (1) With interest; or (2) By stated instalments; or (3) By stated instalments, with a provision that upon default in payment of any instalment or of interest, the whole shall become due.
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