PJC Business 2024

C ONTRACTS

PJC 101.1

it clear, however, whether these considerations should be included in the jury instruc tions. Potential instruction in oral contract case seeking to prove consideration as part of a valid contract. If the parties dispute whether there is consideration, the court should insert an appropriate instruction on consideration, which the Committee recommends may be as follows: A necessary element of a contract is an agreement at the time between Paul Payne and Don Davis that requires either Paul Payne to perform a certain additional act or a promise from Paul Payne that consists of either a detriment to Paul Payne or a benefit to Don Davis .

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