Ordinarily, a promise to perform an existing legal obligation is:
A) not consideration.
B) binding if the promisor promises to perform with extra care.
C) binding if the promisor promises to perform to suit the personal satisfaction of the promisee.
D) binding if the promisee would experience substantial loss due to breach of the promise.

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A promise to perform an existing legal obligation is not consideration as the promisor is already legally obligated to do so. Therefore, it cannot be used as a basis for a contract.

Ordinarily, a Promise to Perform an Existing Legal Obligation Is