e Problem Analysis $12\mathrm{.}1$: Identifying the Facts & Issues

$1.$

Preexisting Duty

Ben hired Lewis to drive his car in a race. Tuan, a friend of Lewis, promised to pay Lewis $$3,000$ if he won the race. Lewis won the race, but Tuan refused to pay the $$3,000.$ Tuan contended that no legally binding contract had been formed because he had received no consideration from Lewis for his promise to pay the $$3,000.$ Lewis sued Tuan for breach of contract, arguing that winning the race was the consideration given in exchange for Tuan's promise to pay the $$3,000.$ What rule of law discussed in this chapter supports Tuan's claim?

Select $vv$ is the offeror.

is the offeree.

promise to pay $$3,000$ if Lewis wins the race is the offer.

Lewis can accept the offer

What kind of potential contract is this?