Consideration is actually absolutely necessary for the formation of contracts. A contract that does not have consideration is basically invalid unless one party can show detrimental reliance.

consideration need NOT be adequate but must be sufficient.

Consideration means that you prepare every message with the recipient in mind and try to put yourself in his or her place.

Executed and executory consideration is enforced by the common law courts but a past consideration is not. This is because a past consideration arises where the work is done before the obligation or offer to pay is made. See the case of EASTWOOD VRS KENYON.

difference between Indian and English law under consideration