John and Sheridan Enter into a Contract Whereas Sheridan Hires

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Essay

John and Sheridan enter into a contract whereas Sheridan hires John to cater her wedding for $15 a plate per person. On the day of her wedding, John decides that he wants more money and calls Sheridan and tells her that to cater her wedding, he now wants $20 a plate per person. Desperate, Sheridan agrees. Does Sheridan now owe the $20 a plate? Explain.

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