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An uncle promises his nephew $5,000 if the nephew refrains from smoking, drinking, and gambling until age 21. The nephew complies. The uncle's estate refuses to pay. Is there consideration to support the promise?

No, because refraining from harmful activities is a moral benefit, not consideration No, because the nephew received a benefit from abstaining Yes, because the nephew gave up a legal right he was otherwise free to exercise, constituting a legal detriment Yes, but only if the uncle received an economic benefit

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Yes, because the nephew gave up a legal right he was otherwise free to exercise, constituting a legal detriment

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