Test your understanding: Kirksey v. Kirksey

The last case in this section is an old one. The court holds, without any explanation, that the promise at issue is not supported by consideration. Use the facts here to review your understanding of the consideration doctrine. Do you think the court got it right, or not? Can you explain your argument (unlike the court)?

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