LAW P3 CONTRACT CASES (CONSIDERATION)

Question 1

What is the case for consideration (must not be past)

Answer 1

Re Mcardle, the promise to make payment came after the consideration had been performed

Question 2

What is the case for consideration (must be sufficient need not be adequate)

Answer 2

Chappel v Nestle, the item did form part of the consideration as it provided some value

Question 3

What is the case for consideration (must move from promisee)

Answer 3

Tweddle v Atkinson, the groom was not party to the agreement and the consideration did not move from him

Question 4

What is the case for consideration (existing public duty isnt valid)

Answer 4

Collins v Godefrey, an existing public duty cannot be used as consideration for a new promise

Question 5

What is the case for consideration (existing contractual duty isnt valid)

Answer 5

Stilk v Myrick, the claimant had not provided any consideration for the promise of extra money so he was entitled to nothing

Question 6

What is the case for consideration (part payment of a debt isnt valid)

Answer 6

Foakes v Beer, the agreement amounted to part payment of a debt and under pinnels case this was not good consideration for a promise