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 obliged to pay Anderson the $10, because he promised him the money.

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A promise to make a gift, such as Smyth's promise to give Anderson $10, is generally not enforceable as a contract because there is no consideration (something of value exchanged) from Anderson in return for the promise.

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