An Agreement to Pay a Lesser Amount to Settle an Unliquidated

question 18

Multiple Choice

An agreement to pay a lesser amount to settle an unliquidated debt is:

• A) enforceable, as there is consideration.
• B) unenforceable, as there is no consideration.
• C) enforceable in only some states.
• D) unenforceable as a violation of public policy.

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Definitions:

Plucking

A glacial process where rocks and debris are picked up and moved by moving ice, contributing to the erosion of bedrock beneath glaciers.

Abrasion

The process of wearing down or rubbing away surfaces through friction, often observed in geology as rocks and sediment are eroded by water, ice, or wind.

Upflow

The upward movement of fluid, air, or other substances, which can affect environmental conditions and processes, such as in aquifers or atmospheric phenomena.

Scoured

Describes the effect of being worn down or cleaned by fast-moving water or other fluids, often related to geological surfaces.