Maughs v. Porter
Supreme Court of Virginia
161 S.E. 242 (1931)
Relevant factsFree
H.P. Porter (defendant) advertised a residential lot auction offering attendees the chance to enter a drawing for a new car; Mrs. Maughs (plaintiff) attended and won the drawing, but Porter refused to deliver the car or its value, and Maughs sued. The trial court sustained Porter's demurrer, and Maughs appealed.
IssueFree
Whether a promisor's request for performance of a condition that merely enables a promisee to receive a gift constitutes a request for consideration.