The K-Zone: Chappell and Co v Nestle (1960)
This case (Chappell and Co Ltd v Nestlé [1960] AC 87 House of Lords)
demonstrates that the consideration (see: Consideration) in a contract
(see: Contract) may be very, very close to non-existent at yet still
be sufficient to uphold the agreement. Nestle offered a record to customers
who sent a certain number of chocolate bar wrappers. Although the wrappers
were simply thrown away, it was sufficient consideration to support
the agreement.
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