1. Who were the parties involved in the case? (plaintiff/defendant/respondent/petitioner)

Louisa Hamer the plaintiff and Franklin Sidway (executor of the estate of William E Story) the defendant

2. What were the facts in the case?

The uncle made an agreement with his nephew. The nephew had to refrain from drinking, using tobacco, swearing, and playing cards and billiards for money until he reached the age of 21. If he did this the uncle would give him $5,000. The nephew fulfilled his obligation and wrote his uncle a letter asking for the $5,000. The uncle acknowledged the promise, gave him praise, but did not pay him at this time. A short time later the uncle passed away. The executor of the estate refused to pay the nephew stating that the contract was invalid due to the lack of consideration.

3. What was the Rule of Law in the case? (Rule of law the court applies to determine the rights of the parties)

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4.Who won the case? Why?

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