Durga Prasad v. Baldeo (1880) ILR 3 All 221
Durga Prasad v. Baldeo (1880) ILR 3 All 221 Parties: Plaintiff: Durga Prasad Defendant: Baldeo Facts: The case involves a dispute over the construction of certain shops in a marketplace. Durga Prasad, the plaintiff, had built the shops in the market at the request of the local government authorities, who wanted to promote trade in the area. After the shops were constructed, Baldeo, the defendant, started using one of these shops and promised to pay Durga Prasad a commission on all sales made from the shop as a token of gratitude for building the marketplace. However, Baldeo later refused to make the payments, leading Durga Prasad to file a suit to recover the promised commission. Issues Before the Court: The main issue was whether the promise made by Baldeo to pay a commission to Durga Prasad constituted a legally enforceable contract, given that the construction of the shops had already been completed before the promise was made. Decision of the Court: The court held that the promise ...