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Ricketts v. Scothorn

77 N.W. 365 (1898)

Tags: Contracts, Consideration, Gratuity, Promissory estoppel

tl;dr: A man promised his granddaughter $2,000. Even though there was no consideration, the promise was enforceable because the granddaughter quit her job in reliance on it.

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Ricketts v. Scothorn

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Facts & Holding

Facts:Katie Scothorn (plaintiff) sued the executor of her grandfather’s estate,...

Holding:The grandfather’s note was not given in consideration of Scothorn...

Ricketts v. Scothorn

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