CAUSA DATA CAUSA NON SECUTA

causa data causa non secuta (kaw-z<<schwa>> day-t<<schwa>> kaw-z<<schwa>> non si-kyoo-t<<schwa>>). [Latin] Roman law. The consideration having been given but the counterpart not having followed. • The phrase appeared in reference to consideration promised for an act that never took place — e.g., an advance payment for work not done, or a gift given in contemplation of marriage before the wedding was called off. See CONDICTIO. [Blacks Law 8th]