Studies in Contract Law - Murphy, Speidel and Ayres ...

Sidway (Court of Appeals of New York, 1891) p. 40 Takeaway: Forbearance from activities that you have the right to do can count as sufficient consideration. Facts: Defendant William E. Story, in the presence of guests, promised nephew $5000 to stop drinking, using tobacco, and playing cards or billiards for money until turning 21 years old. ................
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