In Lampleigh v Braithwaite (1615), Anthony Lampleigh sued Thomas Braithwaite for failing to pay £100 after Anthony, at Thomas's request, endeavoured to secure a royal pardon for Thomas's felony. The court held that a promise made in response to a requested act, even if voluntary, is enforceable.
Enforceability of Voluntary Acts: The court established that a voluntary act, when performed at another's request, can create a binding obligation if a promise of compensation follows, even if the act itself was not legally required.
