Ordinarily doing, or promising to do what one is already under a legal obligation to do, is not legal consideration.

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This is the principle of "pre-existing duty" which means that if someone is already obligated by law to perform a certain action, promising or doing that action does not constitute valid consideration for a new contract or promise.

Ordinarily Doing, or Promising to Do What One Is Already