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A required element in a contract under English law by which something of value, including a promise, is exchanged for the act or promise of another. | A required element in a contract under English law by which something of value, including a promise, is exchanged for the act or promise of another. | ||
Note that other legal systems may differ significantly. For example in Scots law a unilateral undertaking that is intended to have legal effect, such as a promise, is binding without consideration | Note that other legal systems may differ significantly. | ||
For example in Scots law a unilateral undertaking that is intended to have legal effect, such as a promise, is legally binding (without the need for consideration to pass from the recipient of the promise). | |||
Revision as of 16:40, 11 March 2015
1. Contract law.
A required element in a contract under English law by which something of value, including a promise, is exchanged for the act or promise of another.
Note that other legal systems may differ significantly.
For example in Scots law a unilateral undertaking that is intended to have legal effect, such as a promise, is legally binding (without the need for consideration to pass from the recipient of the promise).
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More generally, thoughtfulness and sensitivity towards others.
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To act with courtesy and consideration is one of the principles of the ACT's Ethical Code.
