A Promise to Do Something That You Are Already Obligated

question 70

Multiple Choice

A promise to do something that you are already obligated to do is ________.

• A) illusory consideration
• B) valid consideration only in the employment context
• C) past consideration
• D) a preexisting duty
• E) promissory estoppel

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