This book is a groundbreaking study of the concept of consideration in Roman-American law and its relation to the broader legal system. The author argues that the traditional notion of consideration as a necessary element of contract formation is inadequate and calls for a more nuanced approach that takes into account the factors that motivate parties to enter into agreements. The book is an important contribution to the field of legal theory and a thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the foundations of contract law. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.