Identify the correct statement regarding consideration.
A) A promise by public officials to perform their official duties is always a consideration.
B) A promisor's promise not to commit a crime or a tort can never be consideration.
C) As a general rule, performing or agreeing to perform a preexisting duty is consideration.
D) When new consideration is provided to support a modification, it is unenforceable.

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Every member of society has a duty to obey the law and not commit crimes or torts. Therefore, a promisor's promise not to commit such an act can never be consideration.

Identify the Correct Statement Regarding Consideration