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Bargain

A bargain is not necessarily a contract because the consideration may be insufficient or the transaction may be illegal, Black Law Dictionary, 7th Edn., p. 143. Means an agreement between parties that settles that each gives or

Pacta qu' turpem causam continent non sunt observanda

Dig. 2, 14, 27, s. 4, (Agreements founded on an immoral consideration are not to be observed.) See ILLEGAL CONTRACT.

Ex maleficio non oritur contractus

Ex maleficio non oritur contractus [Lat.], A contract cannot arise out of an illegal act.

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Building contract

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Legislative contract

Matched in: Term Legislative contract

Quasi-contract

Matched in: Term Quasi-contract

Wagering contract

Matched in: Term Wagering contract

Open contract

Matched in: Term Open contract

Pre-contract

Matched in: Term Pre-contract

Simple contract

Matched in: Term Simple contract

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