Upon graduating from college,Kathy announced her plans to enter law school the following fall and to marry Rick in December.Kathy's father was afraid that marriage during her first year in law school might cause her to fall behind in her studies or cause her to drop out of school.He called Kathy and promised her $10,000 if she postponed her wedding until after completion of her first year of law school.Kathy agreed and postponed the wedding for a year.Kathy successfully completed her first year of law school,but soon thereafter,Kathy's father died.The administrator of her father's estate claimed she was not entitled to the $10,000 because there was no consideration for her father's promise.If Kathy sues the estate,she will probably be
A)unsuccessful because her father's death terminated the contract.
B)successful because there was consideration.
C)unsuccessful because her father received no benefit.
D)unsuccessful because it was merely fatherly advice not to get married during the first year of law school.

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Kathy agreed to postpone her wedding in exchange for her father's promise of $10,000. This constitutes consideration and therefore creates a valid contract. The fact that her father passed away after the contract was formed does not terminate the contract or change its validity. Therefore, Kathy would likely be successful in suing the estate for the $10,000 promised to her.

Upon Graduating from College,Kathy Announced Her Plans to Enter Law