Legal principle: When at the desire of the promisor, the promisee promises to do some act, then such promise is called a consideration for the promise.

Factual situation: X arranges his birthday party at his home, and his friend Y promises to cook a special dish for the guests. On the day of the party , X finds that Y neither came to his party nor did he get the special dish. X sues Y for breach of contract.

Question:
Will X succeed in his action?

X will succeed because his friend has failed to keep his promise.

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X will succeed because his reputation was affected due to his irresponsible behaviour.

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X will not succeed because there is no consideration for his friend's promise to bring the special dish.

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Both (a) and (b)

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Solution

The correct option is B X will not succeed because there is no consideration for his friend's promise to bring the special dish.
The term consideration in contract law alludes to something of significant worth given to somebody as an end-result of objects, or some other promise. A substantial agreement must incorporate consideration for each party included.
Consideration is nothing but something in return. There's no consideration for his friend Y, as he promised that selflessly.
X won't succeed as there's no consideration.
Hence, C is the correct option.

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