While the Washington family was gone for the weekend, their home was broken into and robbed. Manny, a professional boxer who lived next door, saw the thief, apprehended him, and forced him to return the stolen possessions. When the Washingtons returned, Mr. Washington told Manny that he would give him $5,000 for his efforts. The next morning, Mr. Washington gave Manny a check for $2,000. What result?

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Manny's actions were past consideration. A promise to give another something of value in return for goods or services rendered and delivered in the past, without expectation or reward, is past consideration. Only when goods or services are provided as the result of bargained-for present or future promises is an agreement enforceable.

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