Statement Of Consideration


Definition of "Statement of consideration"

Linda Burnett
  Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene

Enumeration of the consideration given by each party to a contract which in some cases must be in written form to be enforceable. For example, the statute of frauds requires that all contracts for the sale of real estate (transfer or ownership in real property by sale) be in writing.


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