In Which Case Was the Issue of Past Consideration Considered

question 34

Multiple Choice

In which case was the issue of past consideration considered in the context of an employment contract?

• A)Roscorla v Thomas [1842] 3 QB 234.
• B)Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co Ltd v Selfridge & Co Ltd [1915] AC 847.
• C)Lampleigh v Braithwait (1615)Hob 105;80 ER 255.
• D)Anderson v Glass [1869] 5 WW&A'B(L)152.

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Definitions:

Direct Labor-Hours

A measure of the total hours worked by employees who are directly involved in the manufacturing process or production of goods.

Predetermined Overhead Rate

A rate used to apply manufacturing overhead to products or job orders, calculated before the period begins by dividing estimated overhead costs by an estimated allocation base.

Machine-Hours

A measurement of the amount of time machines are operated in the production process, used as an allocation base for applying manufacturing overhead.

Direct Labor-Hours

A measure of the total hours worked directly on a specific product or service by employees.