Freedom To Renegotiate Ignores Consideration
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Subject distribution
- Contracts1
Example wrong choices
22486_tutors-renegotiate · CONTRACTS · Choice BYes, because Barnabas voluntarily agreed to the higher rate and received the benefit of their continued tutoring.
Why it's attractive
Barnabas agreed and received a benefit, but the benefit was already owed under the original contract.
Why it's wrong
Barnabas agreed and received a benefit, but the benefit was already owed under the original contract.
22486_tutors-renegotiate · CONTRACTS · Choice CNo, because Barnabas agreed to the higher rate while under economic duress.
Why it's attractive
The facts describe pressure, but the preexisting duty rule is the more direct bar.
Why it's wrong
The facts describe pressure, but the preexisting duty rule is the more direct bar.
22486_tutors-renegotiate · CONTRACTS · Choice DYes, because the parties are free to renegotiate a contract when circumstances change.
Why it's attractive
Parties can renegotiate, but the modification still needs new consideration.
Why it's wrong
Parties can renegotiate, but the modification still needs new consideration.
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