CAF-4 · Chapter 5 · Question 7 of 15
Can consideration be 'past' under Pakistani law (the Contract Act, 1872)?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Yes, at the desire of the promisor, past services can constitute valid consideration.
Explanation
Section 2(d) defines consideration as an act done 'at the desire of the promisor'. This includes acts done in the past, which is a major difference from English law.
More Legality of object and consideration MCQs
- Q9Azam promises to pay Rs. 1,000 to Babar if Babar beats up Azam's enemy. Babar beats the enemy. Can Babar legally recover the money?
- Q10Who can provide consideration in a contract?
- Q11An agreement to refer any future dispute to arbitration (instead of a court) is:
- Q12Which of the following agreements is generally considered 'opposed to public policy'?
- Q13Consideration must be ____________ at the desire of the ____________.