Anderson,a city employee,collected garbage along Smith's street on Thursday of each week.One day Rick said to Anderson: "You have done such a good job,I will give you $10 when you come by next week." The next week,when Anderson made his regular garbage pickup for the city,he met Rick and asked for the $10.Rick refused to pay.
-Rick is obliged to pay Anderson the $10,because he promised him the money.

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Rick's promise to pay Anderson $10 is not legally enforceable because there was no consideration or contract formed. Anderson was already obligated to collect the garbage as part of his job, so Rick's promise is considered a gratuitous promise without legal obligation.

Anderson,a City Employee,collected Garbage Along Smith's Street on Thursday of Each