Understanding Consideration in Business Law

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What is consideration in the context of a contract?

  • The benefit received by the promisee
  • The benefit received by the promisor
  • The price paid by the promisee for the promisor's obligation (correct)
  • The price paid by the promisor for the promisee's obligation

In English Law, how is consideration understood?

  • As something given by the promisor to the promisee
  • As something with no specific value
  • As something in return with a double aspect of benefit to the promisor and detriment to the promisee (correct)
  • As something given by the promisee to the promisor without any benefit

What does consideration mean in the context of a contract?

  • 'Something given' without any expectation
  • 'Something monetary' exchanged between parties
  • 'Something valuable' only for one party
  • 'Something in return' for a promise (correct)

What is the rule regarding consideration in a contract?

<p>'No consideration, no contract' (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is consideration considered essential for a valid contract?

<p>Without it, no single promise will be enforceable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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