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Pinnel's Case
Contract Law

Pinnel's Case

Dr. Aria Goltry Dr. Aria Goltry 6 min read

Pinnel's Case (1602) established that part payment of a debt cannot satisfy the whole. It reinforced the principle that a promise to accept less is unenforceable unless fresh consideration is provided.

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