This document gives a plain summary of the leading case: Pinnel's Case, which shows an exception to the main Consideration rule. It gives critiques to use in essays and also provides case law to illustrate each point more effectively.
Define consideration using Dunlop v Selfridge 1915 case.
Give example of promisor and promisee in a contract.
The case of Williams v Roffey raised some questions on what happens if a person cannot pay the full amount,
and the they will sometimes offer to pay a small sum on condition that the credito promises to accept it as a
full settlement for the debt. However this can only amount to consideration by adding some extra element.
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