Samuel Pillai v. Anathan Pillai [Section 25(3) of Indian Contract Act, Consideration] FACTS: Administratrix of the deceased whose property was inherited by the defendant entered into an agreement with the latter to convey the title in the property without deducting the debt, which was barred by the limitation, for the promissory note paid by the…
Combe v. Combe [1951] 2 KB 215 (Consideration—PE—Restraint of Court Proceedings) FACTS: A husband, upon divorce, promised his wife certain sum a year as permanent maintenance. In reliance upon this promise, the wife forbore to apply in the Court for maintenance. The Husband failed to make the payments and Wife sued him on the promise. ISSUES:…
Dunlop Pneumatic Tyre Co. Ltd. v. Selfridge & Co. Ltd. [1915] AC 847 (Consideration-agency) FACTS: Dunlop, a tire manufacturing company, made a contract with Dew for sale of tires at a discounted price on condition that they would not resell the tires at less than the listed price and that any reseller who wanted to…
Chappell & Co. Ltd. v. Nestle Co. Ltd. [1960] AC 87 (Condition v. Consideration, adequacy of consideration) FACTS: C were owners of copyright of a tune called ‘Rocking Shoes’ and N were manufacturers of chocolate who were selling to the public these records in return for 1s6d and three wrappers of chocolate bars manufactured by…
Wood v. Lucy 118 N.E. 214 (1917) (Consideration, Implied Promise S.9) Facts: Lucy, a fashion designer, employed Wood who was to have an exclusive right to market her endorsements on products. In return, she was to have one-half of all profits or revenues that are derived from any contracts he might take. Wood accused Lucy…