Price v. Easton

A case on Consideration one of the requirements in the formation of a Contract. In the judgement the concept of Privity was also important. William Price had bought a timber carriage from John Price and still owed him 13 pounds. William agreed to do some work for Easton. He actually did enough work to earn 50 pounds, and did not receive it. Easton was supposed to pay the 13 pounds to John Price (the claimant) and John sued for it. It was found that there was a promise to pay the money to John Price but that John had either not provided any consideration to Easton, or was not privy to a contract with Easton...as the contract to work was between William Price and Easton.