Given below is a case brief of Hartley v Ponsonby (1857) 7 E & B 872 — a classic English contract law case on consideration and performance of existing duties. Key Facts: Hartley v Ponsonby A large number of the ship’s crew deserted during a voyage. This left the ship dangerously undermanned. With only a … Continue reading Hartley v Ponsonby (1857): Fresh Consideration in Contract Law