Consideration

Chappell v Nestlé Co

Chappell v Nestlé Co

Must have some economic value, but the value of things exchanged do not need to be equal.

Thomas v Thomas

Must have some economic value, but the value of things exchanged do not need to be equal, back up case.

Jones v Padvatton

Even giving up something of value can be consideration.

White v Bluett

Love and affection does not have economic value.

Ward v Byham

Ignored the law so the case probably won’t be followed in the future.

Re McArdle

Any consideration given cannot come before an agreement was made.

Lampleigh v Braithwait

An implied promise could come from a request.

Re Casey’s Patent

An implied promise could come from employment.

Collins v Godefroy

Where a person is only doing something they have to do under the law, this is not good consideration in return for a promise.

Glasbrook Bros. v Glamorgan CC

Going beyond the legal/public duty.

Stilk v Myrick

Existing contractual duty.

Hartley v Ponsonby

Going beyond the contractual duty.

Williams v Roffey Bros

Practical benefit to paying more is good consideration.

Scotson v Pegg

Consideration may be found where contractual duties are owed to a third party.

Tweddle v Atkinson

A contract is usually private to the two parties who have given consideration and so the agreement cannot be applied to anyone who has not given something in consideration.