Generally speaking, it is up to the court to ensure that a fair bargain was made; that is, to…

➤ Why do courts usually avoid assessing adequacy of consideration?
Courts avoid policing bargain fairness to protect freedom of contract and legal certainty. They enforce agreed terms so private ordering works. Judges intervene only for problems like fraud, duress, undue influence, unconscionability, or violations of public policy. These exceptions let courts assess fairness when consent or legality is tainted.