Contracts Keyed to Murphy
Hamer v. Sidway
ProfessorMelissa A. Hale
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On March 20, 1869, an uncle promised his nephew he would pay him $5000 if he refrained from smoking or drinking until he reached the age of 21. When the nephew reached 21, he wrote the uncle and requested performance. The uncle responded by letter and said he would pay the sum in accordance with the agreement. The uncle died on January 29, 1887, without having paid the sum. The executor of the estate refused to pay the $5000 to the nephew. The special term’s decision finding valid consideration was reversed on appeal.
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