FACTS: Collins was subpoenaed by Godefroy to attend as a witness in an action. Collins subsequently brought an action against Godefroy, claiming a guinea a day as his fee for attendance. Assuming that Godefroy had expressly promised to pay the sum claimed as compensation for loss of time, was there any consideration for the promise? HELD: There was no consideration for the promise. The duty to attend was a duty imposed by law.
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Collins v Godefroy (1831) 1 B & Ad 950
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FACTS: Collins was subpoenaed by Godefroy to attend as a witness in an action. Collins subsequently brought an action against Godefroy, claiming a guinea a day as his fee for attendance. Assuming that Godefroy had expressly promised to pay the sum claimed as compensation for loss of time, was there any consideration for the promise? HELD: There was no consideration for the promise. The duty to attend was a duty imposed by law.
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FACTS: Collins was subpoenaed by Godefroy to attend as a witness in an action. Collins subsequently brought an action against Godefroy, claiming a guinea a day as his fee for attendance. Assuming that Godefroy had expressly promised to pay the sum claimed as compensation for loss of time, was there any consideration for the promise? HELD: There was no consideration for the promise. The duty to attend was a duty imposed by law.
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Collins v Godefroy (1831) 1 B & Ad 950
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