Pennsy Supply, Inc. v. American Ash Recycling Corp.

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

• explaining that consideration is “an essential element of an enforceable -8- J-A18044-19 contract.” (citation omitted)
• stating that to constitute consideration for a contract, “the promise must induce the detriment and the detriment must induce the promise”
• stating that “[w]hile not every term of a contract must be stated in complete detail, every element must be specifically pleaded. Clarity is particularly important where an oral contract is alleged.”
• discussing how an “offer” or “promise” is an essential element for a breach of contract claim or claim based on the theory of promissory estoppel
• referring to RESTATEMENT (SECOND) OF CONTRACTS § 90, which would permit recovery by -7- J-A18044-19 an intended third party beneficiary who justifiably relies on a promise made by the promise
• “Consideration must actually be bargained for as the exchange for the promise.” (quoting Stelmack v. Glen Alden Coal Co., 339 Pa. 410, 14 A.2d 127, 129 (1940))

Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).