Marilyn Contracted with Bravo Builders to Build an Addition to Her

question 61

Multiple Choice

Marilyn contracted with Bravo Builders to build an addition to her house for $15,000.After digging the foundation,Bravo decides that it will take more work and more concrete than it had originally thought and that it will need to charge an additional $5,000 for the job.Assuming Marilyn agrees,which of the following is correct?

• A) Marilyn will have to pay $20,000.
• B) This is a contract under seal which is enforceable.
• C) This is a modification of a preexisting contract,which under common law must be supported by additional consideration on the part of Bravo Builders.
• D) This is the settlement of a disputed debt that requires no additional consideration on the part of Bravo Builders.

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