1.0 IntroductionIn this essay we will discuss what a consideration consists of and how to recognize the element that influences the court's decision when the issue arises in relation to the performance of your current duties. We will also discuss what the general rules are when it comes to entering into a contract and what are the different solutions in case of breach of a contract with the example of some cases. This topic needs an analysis on how consideration can have the main role play when it comes to an enforceable contract. To understand this we must first know what the definition of consideration is in contract law. 2.0 Origins of Consideration As stated by Edward Jenks, the doctrine of consideration was practiced in 1890. But he traces its evolution back to its origin in the 12th century. It was argued that the doctrine of consideration was not known to Roman jurists. It came into English law purely by chance, as an incidental result of a unique mode of proof; and it was only when it was well known that men increased its value as a doctrine of substantive law. But John Wilson Twyford argues that since 1809 the common law has clearly mentioned that a promise by a party to perform an act which he or she should lawfully do is not a good consideration. From this statement we can therefore conclude that a promise received in exchange is not obligatory. This is how the promise would have as its equivalent the construction of a new contract. This rule was a topic that received criticism from time to time but still worked in full force until 1991. This rule was in vogue at that time and they were unknown for the fact that... half the card. .....whoever does not fulfill this order will have to pay damages.5.0 ConclusionThe most important element of a contractual right is the consideration part. If consideration is missing from the contract, the enforceability of the contract will be invalid in the eyes of the law. The doctrine of consideration is certainly not a Western idea but has developed through the means of common practice and the concept found in common law countries. The necessity of consideration doctrine will now be part of civilized countries as well as they will have to adopt the rule which is circulating all over the world which is known as doctrine of consideration. The obligations have been changed and now the legal system has moved to another technological level. The importance of doctrine of consideration in contract says it all that an agreement alone cannot form a contract.