A promise to do something that one is already required to do either by law or by contract represents no additional sacrifice and is:
A) a general release.
B) an illegal act.
C) not valid consideration.
D) fraudulent.

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A promise to do something that one is already required to do by law or by contract is not considered valid consideration because it does not involve any additional sacrifice or benefit. For a contract to be binding, there must be consideration, which is a legally sufficient benefit or detriment that is bargained for and exchanged between the parties involved. A promise to do something that is already required is not considered a legally sufficient benefit because there is no additional burden imposed on the promisee.

A Promise to Do Something That One Is Already Required