Consideration (AQA A-Level Law): Quizzes
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What did Dunlop v Selfridge (1915) define consideration as?
What did Dunlop v Selfridge (1915) define consideration as?
An act or forbearance bought for a price
In Currie v Misra (1875), how was consideration explained?
In Currie v Misra (1875), how was consideration explained?
In terms of benefit and detriment
Can services constitute valid consideration without money changing hands?
Can services constitute valid consideration without money changing hands?
Yes, services are valid consideration
What is the difference between sufficient and adequate consideration?
What is the difference between sufficient and adequate consideration?
Sufficient means legal value; adequate means
In Thomas v Thomas (1842), why was £1 yearly rent valid consideration?
In Thomas v Thomas (1842), why was £1 yearly rent valid consideration?
Courts don't assess adequacy of bargains
In Roscorla v Thomas (1842), why was the promise about the horse unenforceable?
In Roscorla v Thomas (1842), why was the promise about the horse unenforceable?
The £30 payment was past consideration
What is the exception to past consideration in Lampleigh v Braithwaite (1615)?
What is the exception to past consideration in Lampleigh v Braithwaite (1615)?
Service requested with implied payment
What principle was established in Tweddle v Atkinson (1861)?
What principle was established in Tweddle v Atkinson (1861)?
Consideration must move from claimant
In Stilk v Myrick (1809), why couldn't the crew claim extra wages?
In Stilk v Myrick (1809), why couldn't the crew claim extra wages?
They performed their existing duty only
Why was Hartley v Ponsonby (1857) different from Stilk v Myrick?
Why was Hartley v Ponsonby (1857) different from Stilk v Myrick?
Crew went beyond their original duty