In some states,the courts will examine the amount of consideration and will allow a party to avoid a contract where the consideration is so inadequate that it "shocks the conscience" of the court.

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This statement is true. Some states recognize the doctrine of unconscionability, which allows the courts to examine the amount of consideration and invalidate a contract if the consideration is so inadequate as to "shock the conscience" of the court. This is to prevent one party from taking advantage of the other by offering very little in exchange for what they are receiving in the contract.

In Some States,the Courts Will Examine the Amount of Consideration