Performing A Pre Existing Duty

Question 1

Stilk V Myrick

Answer 1

No consideration was provided by the crew member. They agreed to act in emergenies so this was a pre existing duty

Question 2

Hartley V Ponsonby

Answer 2

If an extra element is required this is valid consideration

Question 3

Williams V Roffey

Answer 3

If one party allows the other to avoid a detriment then it is likely an extra element