If that applied in this case, then NDAs in general would be unenforcable. Many companies trade NDAs, so in that case theres consideration. But some NDAs are one-way (might be in this case). The only consideration given is the ability to view/use the information protected by the NDA, or the ability to bid on a contract. So consideration is a fine line to walk when discussing NDAs. -Adam On 6/15/07, Matthew Mucker wrote: > IANAL, but one of the tenets of contract law is that "consideration" must be > part of any contract. > > If you didn't get paid, or receive any other benefit from entering into the > contract, you could argue that the contract is unenforceable due to the lack > of consideration. (The wikipedia entry on Contracts goes into this in some > detail.) > > Of course, read the contract first and see what is in there. There might be > an easier way out. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Peter P." > To: > Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 9:20 AM > Subject: Re: [EE] NDA question > > > > Jinx clear.net.nz> writes: > >> I signed an NDA and did some work for a client. The client has > >> backed out of the project, and I feel I'd like to have a go at > > > > Imho, if work was done and money did not change hands and the NDA did not > > specifically cover the case of non disclosure in case of business > > relationship > > cessation, you own the work and you do with it what you like. But I am not > > a > > lawyer. Anyway, I would NEVER sign a NDA that locks me out even if the > > work > > stays unpaid, unless the (research) work is covered financially *and* paid > > for. > > > > Peter P. > > > > > > -- > > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > > View/change your membership options at > > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > > -- > http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive > View/change your membership options at > http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist > -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Moving in southeast Michigan? Buy my house: http://ubasics.com/house/ Interested in electronics? Check out the projects at http://ubasics.com Building your own house? Check out http://ubasics.com/home/ -- http://www.piclist.com PIC/SX FAQ & list archive View/change your membership options at http://mailman.mit.edu/mailman/listinfo/piclist