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Nominal & Gratuitous
Conditional Promises
Consideration
100

Benefit-detriment theory was replaced by this principle in determining consideration.

What is bargained-for exchange?

a performance or return promise bargained for in exchange for a promise

100

$1 for a very expensive house fails because it is only this kind of consideration.

What is nominal consideration?

100

Condition that just sets timing for a gift.

What is not valid consideration?

100

This term describes something of legal value that both parties intentionally exchange as part of their agreement.

What is consideration?

200

Rule that a promise to do what you already must do isn’t consideration

What is the pre-existing duty rule?

200

A gift promise is unenforceable because it lacks this.

What is consideration (no inducement)?

200

Test to spot whether a condition creates consideration

What is does the condition induce the promisor? 

Can use benefit-detriment to SUPPORT -- looking if benefit the promisor and limit promisee’s freedom


200

A valid contract requires these two basic elements working together.

What are mutual assent (offer + acceptance) and consideration?

300

When a condition can count as consideration (like Hamer).

What is when the condition is also the promisee’s forebearance sought by the promisor?

300

Giving up a legal right (forebearance) at someone else’s request can satisfy this requirement for contract formation.

What is consideration?

400

When one party’s restraint from doing something benefits the other, the promise becomes this rather than a gift.

What is an enforceable contract supported by consideration?

500

A promise made in return for something that has already happened fails for lack of this essential component of a bargain.

What is BFE or inducement?