Moore v. Elmer
Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts
61 N.E. 259 (1901)
Relevant factsFree
Psychic Moore (plaintiff) predicted Elmer (defendant) would die before 1900, and Elmer gave her a note promising to pay off her mortgage balance if the prediction proved true; Elmer died before 1900, and Moore sued to enforce the promise.
IssueFree
Whether past consideration is sufficient for enforcement of a contract.
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