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Anderson, a city employee, collected garbage along Smyth's street on Thursday of each week. One day Smyth said to Anderson: "You have done such a good job; I will give you $10 when you come by next week." The next week, when Anderson made his regular garbage pickup for the city, he met Smyth and asked for the $10. Smyth refused to pay. Smyth is not obliged to pay Anderson the $10, because his promise was gratuitous.

Gratuitous Promise

A commitment or pledge made without expecting anything in return, often unenforceable in contract law.

  • Discern the instances in which vows transform into legally enforceable pacts.
  • Investigate the legal factors of voluntary services and their ability to be enforced without reciprocal benefit.
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