Question

LEGAL PRINCIPLES: 
1. Consideration must be of value in the eyes of law.
2. Consideration is not real if it is illusory.
FACTUAL SITUATION: Arjun received a summons to appear at a trial as a witness on behalf of Bitu, the accused. Bitu promised to pay him a sum of ₹1,000 for his trouble. On default by Bitu, Arjun filed a suit to recover the said sum. Will he succeed?
DECISION:

Options

• No, as the consideration is of no value in the eyes of law.

• Yes, as the contract is supported by consideration.

• No, as there is no consideration for the premise.

• Yes, as he appeared before the court only after Bitu agreed to pay him the amount of Rs. 1,000.

Answer 1

No, as the consideration is of no value in the eyes of law.

Explanation:

Arjun cannot file a suit for recovery because it is not maintainable in the eye of law.