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Simple English definitions for legal terms

preexisting-duty rule

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A quick definition of preexisting-duty rule:

The preexisting-duty rule is a legal principle that says if someone promises to do something they are already obligated to do, or promises not to do something they are already obligated not to do, then that promise is not considered valid. This means that the promise cannot be used as a basis for a contract because it does not provide any new benefit or consideration. For example, if a builder agrees to build a house for a certain price but then demands more money halfway through the project, the owner cannot be forced to pay the extra amount because the builder was already obligated to complete the work for the original price.

A more thorough explanation:

The preexisting-duty rule is a legal principle that applies to contracts. It states that if a party is already legally obligated to do something or refrain from doing something, then doing or refraining from that action cannot be considered as consideration for a new promise.

For example, if a builder agrees to construct a building for a specified price but later demands more money to complete the job, the owner's promise to pay the additional amount is not enforceable because the builder is already legally obligated to complete the construction for the agreed-upon price. The builder is not providing any new consideration for the owner's promise.

The preexisting-duty rule ensures that parties cannot use threats or coercion to extract additional benefits from a contract that they are already obligated to fulfill. It promotes fairness and prevents parties from taking advantage of each other.

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JumpySubsequentDolphin
23:42
hi SPLITTY!!!
HIII DOLPHYY
stanford finally sent me a status checker tomight
do yall know if "Your file has been submitted for review" just means under review
Dkk
0:08
@SplitterusClitterus: really depends on the school. Could mean they have just received it. Could be it is under review. Could mean they already have a decision for you. For Stanford, idk.
Mmm ok thank you
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:19
my friend JUST sent me that omg
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:19
also @renard that shows your IG handle
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:20
I assume you don’t want to doxx yourself 😧
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:20
if we send enough messages it will stop showing the message tho!!!!!!!!
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:21
@renard99: come back and spam messages I only have so many left 😔
JumpySubsequentDolphin
1:23
. . .
Dkk
1:49
@renard99: you shared a post a good friend of mine had liked. Lmfao but respect +1
Dkk
1:49
I laughed at it too +1
1:50
Damn lol
1:50
Follow me brah
JumpySubsequentDolphin
2:01
I followed you
JumpySubsequentDolphin
2:01
don’t dox me ☹️
2:06
Nw I won’t dox you 😎
JumpySubsequentDolphin
2:07
don’t judge my feed either I’m bad at Instagram :/
3:17
has anyone here worked for a DAs office during the school year
3:43
LMFAOOO THE INSTAGRAM POST
m10
3:50
I have no idea how it shows his Insta handle. This makes me an old man.
Dkk
3:52
i think you all are just bullshitting
Dkk
3:54
Y'all are gay af.
Dkk
3:54
Making drama out of nothing like a buncha homosexuals.
5:45
Dk I think it shows up
5:45
if you’re already signed into Instagram
5:55
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