alleryStart learning →Do courts examine whether consideration is adequate to the promise?
AYes, in every case
BYes, if over Rs 1000
CNo, if it has value
DNo, it must be zero
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. No, if it has value
Courts only require that consideration exist and have some value, and do not weigh its sufficiency against the promise.
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