A promise to do something that you are already obligated to do is ________.

A) illusory consideration
B) valid consideration only in the employment context
C) past consideration
D) a preexisting duty
E) promissory estoppel

Preexisting Duty

An obligation that one party already legally owes to another under a contract, which cannot serve as consideration for a new contract.

Illusory Consideration

A promise or apparent agreement that lacks the actual commitment or substance to be legally enforceable as consideration in a contract.