Facts
- A trawler-man agreed that he could receive extra payment from an extra catch as part of his trawling contract
- After extra catch had been obtained, extra payment was denied
Issue
- Could payment be enforced for a promise to pay more for an existing duty; had consideration been provided
Decision
- Payment could be enforced, claim allowed
Reasoning
- Although no consideration or practical benefit was involved, a mutually agreed contractual variation is binding
- This decision is not binding upon UK courts
