consideration Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
definition
A
thing each party puts into a contract benefit and detriment both sides (currie v misa) must be sufficient (white v bluett) but need not be adequate(chapple v nestle)
2
Q
performance of existing duty
A
stilk and myrick
exceptions: doing something extra (heartly ponsoby)
extra benefit (williams v roffey)
3
Q
past consideration
A
remcardle
exception: implied promise to pay (lampleigh)
4
Q
part payment of debt
A
pinnel
exceptions
accepting soemthing other than money
paying smaller amount
different location