Rann v Hughes (1778) is an important historical case. It dealt with whether a personal promise made by an estate administratrix could be enforced as a simple contract despite lacking fresh consideration. Citation: Rann v Hughes (1778) 4 Brown 27; 7 Term Rep. 350; 101 ER 1014n. Quick Case Facts: Rann v Hughes Mary Hughes … Continue reading Rann v Hughes (1778): A Legal Case Note