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

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In contract law, part payment of a liquidated debt is not sufficient consideration for a promise to discharge the entire debt, as the creditor is not receiving anything of additional value.

As a General Rule, a Promise to Discharge a Liquidated