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Durga Prasad v. Baldeo

(1880) ILR 3 All 221

(1880) ILR 3 All 221 · Allahabad High Court

considerationdesire-of-promisorpast-consideration
Court
Allahabad High Court
Year
1880
Subjects
Law of Contract I
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

A promise made in consideration of an act done at the promisor's own desire, but not at the request of the promisee, does not constitute valid consideration.

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      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        (1880) ILR 3 All 221

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