Under a Contract with Valley Vineyard, Walsh Begins Grading a Terraced

question 42

Multiple Choice

Under a contract with Valley Vineyard, Walsh begins grading a terraced hillside for the planting of grapes. Halfway through the project, Walsh asks for $5,000 over the contract price, claiming an increase in the "cost of doing business." Valley agrees but later refuses to pay. Valley's agreement to pay more is​

• A) ​unenforceable because Walsh's performance was a preexisting duty.
• B) ​unenforceable because Valley's promise was illusory.
• C) ​enforceable.
• D) ​unenforceable because Walsh's request modified the contract.

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