The Term "Past Consideration" Is Not Really Consideration at All

question 24

True/False

The term "past consideration" is not really consideration at all because the law will not find a contract where there is no bargained-for-exchange.

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Definitions:

Investment Performance

An assessment of how an investment has done over a specific period, often compared to a benchmark or standard.

Financial Intermediaries

Institutions that act as middlemen between savers and borrowers, facilitating the flow of funds in the financial system.

Diversify Their Portfolios

The strategy of spreading investments among various financial instruments, industries, and other categories to minimize risk.

Credit Risk

The potential that a borrower will fail to meet their obligations in accordance with agreed terms.