good consideration

good consideration
A consideration founded either on love and affection toward one to whom a natural duty exists, such as a near relative by either consanguinity or affinity, or on a strong moral obligation supported either by some antecedent legal obligation, although unenforceable at the time, or by some present equitable duty. 23 Am J2d Deeds § 64. The consideration, sometimes called a meritorious consideration, of blood, of natural love and affection, or of love and affection based on kindred by blood or marriage. Williston on Contracts (3d ed) § 110.

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