Springstead v. Nees
Supreme Court of New York, Appellate Division
109 N.Y.S 148 (1908)
Relevant factsFree
Upon discovering their late father had held certain trust property for the benefit of only two of his children, Sophia and George (defendants), other siblings expressed surprise but made no formal claim; Sophia promised she and George would relinquish their shares in a different family property if the siblings did not bother them about the trust property, and after that property was sold, the other siblings (plaintiffs) sued to enforce that promise.
IssueFree
Whether a promise to forbear from asserting an unfounded legal claim can constitute consideration.