In the historic case of Hamer v.Sidway,the uncle's estate: A) lost, as there was consideration. B) lost, as the uncle was dead. C) won, as there was no consideration. D) won, as there was a completed gift.

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The court ruled that there was valid consideration because the nephew gave up legal rights (drinking, smoking, etc.) in exchange for the uncle's promise of money, thus the uncle's estate lost.

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