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Created page with "The second sentence reads as follows: :"Unlike promises in everyday speech, certain promises made under the law can be legally enforceable." A couple of issues arise. Firstly, w..."
The second sentence reads as follows:
:"Unlike promises in everyday speech, certain promises made under the law can be legally enforceable."
A couple of issues arise. Firstly, what exactly is the distinction between "everyday speech" and "under the law"? The law is all pervasive. Everything you say and every promise you make could potentially found a right at law or in equity. It just depends on the circumstances. Secondly, the term "legally" troubles me. Was the author talking about equity rather than law? The common law does not generally recognise promises unsupported by consideration. Indeed the term "mere promise" is often used to distinguish between enforceable contracts and unsupported promises. Obviously "legal" can have different meanings but if the author is talking about equity then the term "legally" should be changed in order to avoid ambiguity. --[[User:JarradD|JarradD]] 20:18, 27 July 2011 (EDT)
:"Unlike promises in everyday speech, certain promises made under the law can be legally enforceable."
A couple of issues arise. Firstly, what exactly is the distinction between "everyday speech" and "under the law"? The law is all pervasive. Everything you say and every promise you make could potentially found a right at law or in equity. It just depends on the circumstances. Secondly, the term "legally" troubles me. Was the author talking about equity rather than law? The common law does not generally recognise promises unsupported by consideration. Indeed the term "mere promise" is often used to distinguish between enforceable contracts and unsupported promises. Obviously "legal" can have different meanings but if the author is talking about equity then the term "legally" should be changed in order to avoid ambiguity. --[[User:JarradD|JarradD]] 20:18, 27 July 2011 (EDT)