Corey in a desperate need to get to the airport decides to take his neighbor Tanner's help. Tanner agrees to help and drives Corey to the airport. Upon arrival at the airport, Corey promises to pay Tanner $25 for the gas fill. Which of the following conditions would have made the contract between Corey and Tanner enforceable?
A) if Tanner had driven Corey to the airport in the past
B) if Corey, upon arrival, had promised to pay gas money to Tanner whenever he could
C) if the promise to pay gas money had been made before the trip was made
D) if Tanner was contracted to drive Corey to the airport as a duty

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In order for a contract to be enforceable, there must be an exchange of consideration between both parties. In this case, Corey promised to pay Tanner $25 for the gas fill, which would constitute consideration. However, in order for this promise to be enforceable, it must have been made before the trip was made, as stated in option C. If the promise was made after the trip, it would not be enforceable because there was no consideration for it at the time of the agreement. The other options are not relevant to the enforceability of the contract.

Corey in a Desperate Need to Get to the Airport