Why Is There No Consideration When a Party Does What

question 65

Multiple Choice

Why is there no consideration when a party does what it is already legally obligated to do?

• A)Because there will not be adequate consideration.
• B)Because promising to do something you are obligated to do is an illusory promise.
• C)Because of the legal doctrine of promissory estoppel.
• D)There is no consideration when a party does what it is legally obligated to do.
• E)Because there is no detriment.

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