meritorious consideration
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Case Law, Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
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.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
One based upon natural love and affection. 5 Encyc. Laws of Eng. 505. See Consideration.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
One founded upon some moral obligation; a valuable consideration in the second degree.
Defined under Meritorious in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
One founded upon some moral obligation; a valuable consideration in the second degree.