Jason's mother would like him to go to college, so in June he enrolls at the local university.He also quits his job and tells his mother his plans to take classes.His mother says, "I'm so happy that you are going to college that I want to pay for your books." Jason then sends her a bill for $485.Which of the following is true regarding his mother's promise?

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In order for a promise to be enforceable as a contract, there must be consideration exchanged. Consideration is a legal term referring to something of value given in exchange for a promise. Here, Jason had already enrolled in school before his mother made the promise to pay for his books, so he did not provide consideration in exchange for her promise. Therefore, her promise is unenforceable as a contract.

Jason's Mother Would Like Him to Go to College, So