Thomas v Thomas (1842) clarified the legal nature of consideration. The court held that respect for a testator's wishes does not constitute valid consideration in contract law, deciding that even nominal consideration, like rent or repairs, is sufficient.
Sufficiency of Consideration: The court clarified that the adequacy of the consideration is not for the courts to determine. In this case, the payment of £1 per year and the agreement to maintain the property were deemed sufficient consideration.
