Martha and Jim Enter into an Agreement Whereby Jim Agrees

question 19

Multiple Choice

Martha and Jim enter into an agreement whereby Jim agrees to paint Martha's car. The contract states that the car is to be painted green. Martha changes her mind and wants the car to be painted blue instead. Jim agrees to paint the car blue. This type of discharge of contract is described as .

• A) accord and satisfaction
• B) novation
• C) condition precedent
• D) condition subsequent

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