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What does nudum pactum mean in the common-law terminology of consideration?

In this usage, nudum pactum means a bare promise unsupported by consideration. Coercion, unlawfulness and fraud concern distinct defects.

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What does nudum pactum mean in the common-law terminology of consideration?

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In this usage, nudum pactum means a bare promise unsupported by consideration. Coercion, unlawfulness and fraud concern distinct defects.

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Option A

The expression describes a bare promise with no consideration.

Option B

Coercion concerns how assent was obtained. The expression describes an absence of consideration.

Option C

Unlawfulness concerns what the agreement is for or what supports it. The expression describes a promise unsupported by consideration.

Option D

Fraud concerns deceptive conduct. The expression concerns whether consideration supports the promise.

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