If a promisor already had a duty to do what he has done or promised to do,the promisor has _____.

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As a general rule, performing or agreeing to perform a preexisting duty is not consideration. In order to have given legal value, the promisor must either have done (or agreed to do) something he had no duty to do or have agreed not to do something he had a right to do. If the promisor already had a duty to do what he has done or promised to do, the promisor has not given legal value.

If a Promisor Already Had a Duty to Do What