alleryStart learning →Under English law, what is the rule on past consideration?
AIt is good consideration
BIt is not good consideration
CIt is good for sales only
DIt is good for loans only
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. It is not good consideration
English law treats consideration that already flowed before the promise as having no legal value.
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