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Principle

I. An agreement enforceable in a court of law is a contract.

II. In order for an agreement to be enforceable in a court of law, there must be a meeting of minds between both the parties.

III. Parties to a contract should do something for the other party. The obligation to do something for the other party is mutual. This is called 'consideration' and absence of consideration    render    the    contract unenforceable.

Facts    Ashwini promised to take Rohit out or a dinner in Le Meridian. Even after 2 weeks, Ashwini did not fulfil his promise. Rohit wants to sue Ashwini to enforce that promise. If Rohit goes to court.

A)  he can compel Ashwini to buy him a dinner at Le Meridian, as both are competent to contract

B)  he can recover the value of dinner from Ashwini

C)  Both a and b

D)  this promise will not be enforced by a court of law as there is not consideration from Rohit