Thomas v. Thomas centered around whether Eleanor Thomas could continue living in her deceased husband's house. Her husband had stated before his death that he wanted Eleanor to live there, and his executor Samuel Thomas agreed if Eleanor paid 1 pound annually and made repairs. Eleanor lived there for years under this agreement. However, after Samuel died, his executor Benjamin Thomas refused, claiming lack of consideration. The court ruled that Eleanor's annual payment and obligation to repair constituted consideration, making the agreement enforceable. Motive alone does not constitute consideration; there must be an exchange of something of value.