Anderson, a city employee, collected garbage along Smyth's street on Thursday of each week. One day Smyth said to Anderson: "You have done such a good job; I will give you $10 when you come by next week." The next week, when Anderson made his regular garbage pickup for the city, he met Smyth and asked for the $10. Smyth refused to pay. Smyth is not obliged to pay Anderson the $10, because his promise was gratuitous.

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Smyth's promise to pay Anderson $10 was a gratuitous promise, meaning it was made without receiving anything in return (consideration) from Anderson, as Anderson was already obligated to collect the garbage as part of his job duties. Without consideration, the promise is not enforceable under contract law.

Anderson, a City Employee, Collected Garbage Along Smyth's Street on Thursday