Asked by Jessica Tufts on May 16, 2024

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Patricia is a general contractor performing construction work for ABC Corp.Patricia requested extra payment because abnormal subsurface rock formations made excavation on the construction site far more costly and time-consuming than could have been reasonably expected.The court will:

A) enforce such modifications in contract.
B) allow the party to rescind such a contract.
C) consider the contract voidable.
D) consider the contract unenforceable.

Abnormal Subsurface

Relates to unexpected or unusual conditions below the ground surface, often encountered in construction or mining, that can impact the feasibility or the safety of projects.

Rock Formations

Naturally occurring arrangement of rocks in the environment, often characterized by unique shapes and compositions.

Excavation

The process of removing soil, rock, or other materials from a site to form a hole, cavity, or to uncover something buried.

  • Become familiar with how consideration affects contract adjustments and resolutions.
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Gilbert CastellanosMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Many courts enforce an agreement to modify an existing contract if the modification resulted from unforeseen circumstances that a party could not reasonably be expected to have foreseen,and which made that party's performance far more difficult than the parties originally anticipated.