Fixman Ltd. agrees to renovate Juan's house for $20,000. During the renovation, Fixman demands an additional $5,000 to complete the work, which Juan agrees. Fixman can sue Juan, if Juan fails to pay the additional amount.

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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. Juan's promise to pay an extra $5,000 is not supported by consideration. Fixman Ltd. is under a preexisting obligation to do the work for which Juan promises an additional $5,000.