Batsakis v Demotsis Texas Court of Civil Appeals 1969 Facts: The defendant asked for to borrow 500,000 drachmae in exchange for $2,000 American at an eight percent interest rate. The 500,000 drachmae amounted to 25 dollars American. The plaintiff sued for the 2,000 dollars. Arguments: The plaintiff argues that the defendant failed to pay her the money they agreed to in their contract. The defendant argues that there was a lack of consideration on her part therefore no contract Procedural History: Plaintiff sued defendant in trail court for recovery sum of 2,000 dollars. The trial court ruled in favor of plaintiff for $750. Plaintiff appealed for rest of sum. Issue: Was there a legal contract with consideration? 1) Holding: The two parties agreed to a contract, despite the large numerical discrepancy. The defendant got exactly hat she was promised in the contract and she agreed to pay the defendant the 2,000. There was no indication of a lack of consideration in the evidence. Judgment: Reformed and affirmed to the plaintiff for $2,000. Rule: