What Is the Relevance of the Court of Appeal's Decision

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is the relevance of the Court of Appeal's decision in Williams v. Roffey Bros (1991) for the doctrine of consideration?

• A) It established that consideration is not necessary for contract modifications.
• B) It established that consideration is not necessary where the parties have laid down their agreement in writing.
• C) It established that consideration can consist not only of legal benefit or detriment, but also of 'practical benefit'.
• D) It established that promissory estoppel can be used to enforce contract modifications.

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