What Is William Story II's Forbearance As Consideration
No. Odessa cannot enforce this promise because it was a promise made based on moral obligation. In addition, promises based on moral obligation lack consideration and are not enforceable. It was considered a gratuitous promise and it’s unenforceable.
2. There is a theory of consideration in this case. Forbearance as consideration is the theory in this case. William Story II refrained from drinking, using tobacco, swearing, and playing cards or billiards for money after his uncle offered him a large sum of money to stop all of his bad habits until he turned 21 years old. William Story II’s forbearance was refraining from doing all of those things that his uncle told him not to do. He had a legal right to do all of the things that his uncle
2. There is a theory of consideration in this case. Forbearance as consideration is the theory in this case. William Story II refrained from drinking, using tobacco, swearing, and playing cards or billiards for money after his uncle offered him a large sum of money to stop all of his bad habits until he turned 21 years old. William Story II’s forbearance was refraining from doing all of those things that his uncle told him not to do. He had a legal right to do all of the things that his uncle