Mo agrees to provide lawn care services to Judith in preparation for a summer birthday party Judith is holding for family and friends.The agreement requires that Judith pay Mo $250.00 for three hours' work.After completing approximately half of the job,Mo requests that Judith pay him an extra $50.00 because the cost of gasoline used for the rider mower had gone up significantly that morning.Judith agrees to pay the additional $50.00.Is she legally liable to do so?
A)Yes she is,because she told Mo she would pay him and he finished the job on the basis of her promise.
B)Yes she is,because the rising price of gas should be borne by Judith.
C)No she isn't,because Mo had an existing contractual obligation to perform the services for $250.00 and there is no consideration for the subsequent agreement to pay $50.00 more.
D)No she isn't,because Judith is promising to reward Mo for something he has previously done and the past consideration is no consideration.

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Mo and Judith had an initial contract that established a specific amount of $250 for Mo's services. Mo's request for additional payment due to increased gas prices is considered an attempt to modify the pre-existing contract. Judith agreeing to pay the additional $50 without receiving any additional benefit or consideration is not legally binding. In other words, Mo has already agreed to do the work for a fixed price, and Judith isn't obligated to pay Mo any more money.

Mo Agrees to Provide Lawn Care Services to Judith in Preparation