Tweddle v Atkinson
(1861) 1 B & S 393; 121 ER 762; [1861-1873] All ER Rep 369
Facts
John Tweddle (the Plaintiff's father) agreed with William Guy (the Plaintiff's father in law) for the latter to pay money to the Plaintiff upon marriage. Guy died beore making payment and the Plaintiff (William Tweddle) sued the estate (Akinson was the executor) for the promised sum.
Held
No consideration moved from the plaintiff to Guy and therefore the plaintiff had no right to sue on the contract. Natural love and affection is not good consideration (Crompton J)
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