Renee contracts with Scott to pay him $25,000 for his work on Renee's new album "Hip Pop." After Scott performs, they sign an accord, in which Renee promises to pay him $21,000 within thirty days instead of $25,000 later. But she does not pay. Scott can sue Renee on
A) neither the accord nor the original obligation.
B) the accord only.
C) the accord or the original obligation.
D) the original obligation only.

Question

Renee contracts with Scott to pay him $25,000 for his work on Renee's new album "Hip Pop." After Scott performs, they sign an accord, in which Renee promises to pay him $21,000 within thirty days instead of $25,000 later. But she does not pay. Scott can sue Renee on​
A) ​neither the accord nor the original obligation.
B) ​the accord only.
C) ​the accord or the original obligation.
D) ​the original obligation only.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The accord is a valid contract between Renee and Scott, but Renee failed to perform her promise of paying $21,000 within thirty days. Therefore, Scott can sue Renee for either the original obligation of $25,000 or the accord of $21,000, depending on which one he chooses to enforce.

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