Facts
- Following their wedding, an uncle promised to pay the then nephew and niece 150l per year to help them get started
- The uncle then died, in partial completion of the promise
- The couple claimed the remainder of the payments can u buy xanax over the counter in canada from the uncles estate
Issue
- Was the uncle’s promise supported by consideration
Decision
- Yes, claim allowed
Reasoning
- Performing a pre-existing duty can constitute consideration as long as it is for a third party, and not for the promisor
