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Webb v. McGowin
In the previous two cases, the courts somewhat grudgingly applied the traditional consideration requirement, finding that the promises were not enforceable because they were based on "past" consideration.
The next case, Webb v. McGowin, finds that a promise supported by "past consideration" is enforceable. The reasoning is not all that clear, however. Do you think that the promise in this case is supported by consideration? What do you think of the court's reasoning? Is this the kind of promise that should be enforceable?
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