Bill is 25 years old.His uncle promised in writing to pay him $2,000 if Bill would refrain from drinking alcohol for one year.Bill refrained from drinking alcohol for one year.However,his uncle now refuses to pay Bill as they agreed.The uncle claims that because Bill suffered no detriment by refraining from alcohol,his non-drinking does not constitute legal consideration,and,therefore,no contract was formed.If Bill sues his uncle,Bill will:

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

If,in exchange for the promisor's promise,the promisee refrains from doing,or agrees not to do,something he/she has a legal right to do,that provides legal value.This definition does not require that an act or a promise have monetary value to amount to consideration.Bill refrained from drinking alcohol,even though he may have benefited from so refraining.He had a legal right to indulge in such activities,yet he refrained from doing so at his uncle's request and in exchange for his uncle's promise.This was all that was required for consideration.

Bill Is 25 Years Old