Hamer v Sidway Case Brief (Outline Summary)

The case of Hamer v. Sidway nicely illustrates the contract law concept of consideration. It involves a conversation between an uncle and his nephew, with the uncle promising to give his nephew $5,000 if the nephew would abstain from drinking alcohol, using tobacco, swearing, and playing cards or billiards for money until he reached 21 years of age. The issue for the court to decide was whether this was an enforceable promise or not.
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