Fixman Inc.agrees to renovate Melanie's house for $50,000.During the renovation,Fixman demands an additional $10,000 to complete the work,to which Melanie agrees.Fixman can sue Melanie if she fails to pay the additional amount.

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In this scenario, Fixman Inc. cannot sue Melanie for the additional $10,000. A party to an agreement does not give consideration by promising to do something that he or she is already obligated to do. If the contractor sues, he will lose. Melanie's promise to pay an extra $10,000 is not supported by consideration. Fixman is under a preexisting obligation to do the work for which Melanie promises an additional $10,000.