Jeremy agrees not to sue Angela for having crashed into his car if she agrees to pay for his repairs. Since he only promised not to do something which he could have done, he has not given consideration for her promise to pay.

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Consideration in a contract can be an act, a forbearance (choosing not to do something one has the right to do, like suing), or a promise to do either. Jeremy's promise not to sue Angela is a valid consideration because he is giving up his legal right to sue her in exchange for her promise to pay for the repairs.

Jeremy Agrees Not to Sue Angela for Having Crashed into His