As a general rule,a promise to discharge a liquidated debt for partial payment of the debt at or after its due date is unenforceable due to lack of consideration.

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In contract law, a promise to accept a lesser amount than what is owed on a liquidated debt lacks consideration because the debtor is already legally obligated to pay the full amount.

As a General Rule,a Promise to Discharge a Liquidated Debt