In the Hamer v.Sidway case cited in the textbook,the New York Court of Appeals concluded that:
A)Consideration is not required to enforce an otherwise valid,bargained-for exchange.
B)A benefit to the promisor constitutes valid consideration,but a detriment to the promisee does not constitute valid consideration.
C)Forbearance is sufficient consideration for a valid and enforceable contract.
D)A detriment to the promisee constitutes valid consideration,but a benefit to the promisor does not constitute valid consideration.
E)Forbearance does not satisfy the consideration requirement for a valid and enforceable contract.

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In the Hamer v.Sidway case,the New York Court of Appeals concluded that forbearance (i.e.,refraining from particular activities)can constitute valid and lawful consideration for a contract.

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