Suppose Bill promises to pay Mike, the school bully, $2 per week for "protection" in exchange for Mike's promise not to beat up Bill. Bill refuses to pay. Bill's promise is enforceable because it is supported by consideration.

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Bill's promise is not enforceable because the consideration is illegal; it involves a promise not to perform an illegal act (beating up Bill), which cannot serve as valid consideration for a contract.

Suppose Bill Promises to Pay Mike, the School Bully, $2