Tom mowed Mary's lawn last month without being asked. This week Mary promises to pay him KSh 2,000. Her promise is
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. not enforceable, as the consideration is past
- Step 1: Past consideration is no consideration, unless the work was done at the promisor's request. Answer: not enforceable, as the consideration is past. Why not the others: enforceable, because Tom did real work for Mary: The work came before the promise. enforceable, because it is in writing: Writing does not supply consideration. void, because Tom is a minor: Nothing in the facts suggests that.
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