When a debtor tenders a check stating "paid in full" and the creditor cashes the check, the debt:
A) is always discharged.
B) may be discharged if it is a liquidated debt.
C) may be discharged if it is a unliquidated debt.
D) is never discharged.

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A debt may be discharged if it is unliquidated because cashing a "paid in full" check can be seen as an acceptance of an accord and satisfaction, resolving a dispute over the amount owed.

When a Debtor Tenders a Check Stating "Paid in Full