Under a contract with Bucolic Farms,Agro Excavation,Inc.,begins digging an agricultural pond.In mid-project,Agro asks for $15,000 over the contract price,claiming an increase in the "cost of doing business." Bucolic agrees but later refuses to pay.Their agreement is

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Agro's request for additional payment is considered a preexisting duty under the contract. Agro was already obligated to perform the work for the original contract price, and thus their performance of the work is not valid consideration for the additional payment. Therefore, the agreement for the additional payment is unenforceable.

Under a Contract with Bucolic Farms,Agro Excavation,Inc