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DRAFT FOR ATTORNEY REVIEW — NOT FINAL

Berg v. Slaff, 125 A.2d 844 (1956)

Citation
Berg v. Slaff, 125 A.2d 844 (1956)
Parent Document
Berg v. Slaff, 125 A.2d 844 (1956)
Jurisdiction
DC (municipal)
Effective Date
1956-10-12

Full Text

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Where actual damages are easily ascertainable, and the stipulated sum appears grossly disproportionate thereto, courts will usually construe the agreement as a penalty and declare it to be void and unenforceable. 3