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EX PARTE PATERNA

Categories: Contracts

Definition (1910 Edition)

2 Steph. Comm. 118. A parol agreement, without a valid consideration, cannot be made the foundation of an action. <A leading maxim both ‘of the civil and common law.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.