Dana gives care to Marnie's dog when Dana finds Marnie's dog ill on the side of the road. After Marnie locates her dog, Marnie promises to reimburse Dana for the cost of treating the dog. Marnie's promise is binding, because there is a bargained-for-exchange.

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Marnie's promise is not binding because there was no prior agreement or consideration exchanged before Dana provided care to the dog. The promise to reimburse was made after the fact, making it a past consideration, which is not enforceable as a contract.

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