Question

Kevin promises to pay Macarena, his daughter, $5,000 if she obtains her degree at Brookdale community College, where she is currently in her first year. Macarena graduates. If a Court refuses to enforce the agreement it would most likely be because:

Answer 1

Question Completion with Options:

A. Macarena finished college.

B. Obtaining a college degree benefits Macarena.

C. A job can be hard to find after college.

D. Macarena was already in college.

Answer:

If a Court refuses to enforce the agreement it would most likely be because:

D. Macarena was already in college.

Explanation:

Macarena was currently in her first year when the promise was made by her father.  This means that Macarena is not giving any consideration for the father's promise.  But, if she enters the college based on the promise and eventually graduates in the college, then the court will not likely refuse to enforce the agreement. Kevin's promise to pay Macarena $5,000 is not enforceable because of past consideration.