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Common law contract formation
To what extent should the law look into our hearts and minds, or, contrarily, be based on easily verifiable statements and actions?
And when if ever should law treat an offer as a promise?
Logically, every doctrine of contract formation is centered on whether and when a fair exchange occurred. Allegations of both promise and consideration show that the defendant assented.
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