Rules of consideration: Consideration need not be adequate but must be sufficient- cards checked

Question 1

What cases go with consideration need not be adequate but must be sufficient?

Answer 1

-Thomas V Thomas
-Chappell V Nestle
-White V Bluett
-Ward V Byham

Question 2

Thomas V Thomas

Answer 2

-wife staying in house after he died- not stated in will but wished her to stay
-The executors carried out the wish and charged her nominal £1 a year.
-CONSIDERATION by £1 rent.

Question 3

Chappell V Nestle

Answer 3

-Chocolate wrappers sufficient consideration.
-consideration must have some economic value even if small.

Question 4

White V Bluett

Answer 4

-A promise not sufficient consideration (whining son).

Question 5

Ward V Byham

Answer 5

-care and affection was consideration. (pay mother of child for keeping them happy- stopped paying).

Question 6

What is meant by consideration need not be adequate but must be sufficient?

Answer 6

-a promise will only be enforced by courts if something of value is given in return
-this does not have to be a representational/ proportionate value.