ellenszolgáltatásra

ellenszolgáltatásra, meaning "consideration" in English, is a fundamental concept in contract law. It refers to the value exchanged between parties to a contract. For a contract to be legally binding, there must be a mutual exchange of something of value. This exchange is what distinguishes a contract from a mere promise or gift.

The consideration does not have to be money. It can be goods, services, a promise to do something, or a promise to refrain from doing something. The key is that each party must give up something they are legally entitled to, or incur a detriment, in exchange for what they receive from the other party. This mutual exchange creates a bargained-for exchange, demonstrating that the parties intended to enter into a legally enforceable agreement.

Courts generally do not inquire into the adequacy of consideration. This means that as long as some value is exchanged, the law will not intervene to determine if one party received a better deal than the other. The consideration must be bargained for, meaning it is given in exchange for the other party's promise. Past consideration, or something done before a promise is made, is generally not valid consideration. Similarly, a pre-existing legal duty is not valid consideration, as a party is already obligated to perform that duty. In essence, ellenszolgáltatásra ensures that contracts are based on a fair and voluntary exchange between parties.