Delores's Restaurante borrows $100,000 at 6 percent interest from El Credito y Dinero Company and signs a promissory note for that amount.El Credito changes the amount of the note to $120,000 and increases the rate to 8 per?cent.Delores's best defense against payment on the note is

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The best defense against payment on the note is material alteration, as El Credito y Dinero Company changed the amount of the note without Delores's consent. This constitutes a material alteration, which releases Delores from any obligation to pay the note.

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