Asked by Callie Little-Davis on Jun 11, 2024

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A(n) ________ occurs when parties,by mutual agreement,discharge a valid existing obligation by the substitution of a new valid obligation on the part of the debtor or another.

A) adoption
B) novation
C) ratification
D) automatic novation

Novation

The act of replacing an obligation to perform with a new obligation, or replacing a party to an agreement with a new party.

Valid Obligation

A legal term denoting a binding duty or commitment that has been established through proper legal or contractual procedures, enforceable by law.

Mutual Agreement

A mutual agreement is an understanding or contract between two or more parties, where all have a concurrence of will on the terms and conditions.

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Dylan HaydtJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A novation is a mutual agreement,between all parties concerned,for the discharge of a valid existing obligation by the substitution of a new valid obligation on the part of the debtor or another,or a like agreement for the discharge of a debtor to his or her creditor by the substitution of a new creditor.