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Contract, consideration and the critical path

By: Contributor(s): Language: English Series: Modern Law Review ; 53(4) July 1990, 536-542(7)Publication details: 1990Subject(s): Summary: Detailed article discusses contractual obligations and provisions for payment on completion. Refers to Williams v Rofey Bros and Nicolls (Contractors) Ltd (1990) 1 AllER 512. It was held that a promise by A to carry out existing contractual obligations to B may count as good consideration in relation to a promise by B to pay A an additional sum for performance of these obligations.

Detailed article discusses contractual obligations and provisions for payment on completion. Refers to Williams v Rofey Bros and Nicolls (Contractors) Ltd (1990) 1 AllER 512. It was held that a promise by A to carry out existing contractual obligations to B may count as good consideration in relation to a promise by B to pay A an additional sum for performance of these obligations.