Andrew agrees to paint Rosalene's house for $500. Two days after he starts the job, he decides that $500 isn't enough money. He refuses to finish the job, unless Rosalene agrees to pay him $100 more. What principle applies to this fact situation?
A) The acceptance of additional money to settle a disputed claim is supported by consideration.
B) A past obligation is sufficient consideration for a new promise.
C) Andrew was already obligated to paint the house. He gives no additional consideration in return for Rosalene's promise to pay more money.
D) Rosalene has made a promise in exchange for a forbearance.

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Andrew was already legally obligated to paint Rosalene's house for the agreed price of $500. By refusing to continue unless paid more, he is not offering any new consideration for the additional payment; he is merely seeking to be paid more for doing something he already agreed to do.

Andrew Agrees to Paint Rosalene's House for $500