Stilk v. Myrick (1809): Existing Duty Rule

In Stilk v. Myrick (1809) 2 Camp 317, the court held that performing an existing contractual duty is not valid consideration for a fresh promise. Since the sailors were already bound by contract to perform the voyage duties, they could not enforce a promise of extra wages without providing additional consideration.

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