Exceptions to the preexisting duty rule include unforeseen difficulties.

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The preexisting duty rule states that performing a duty one is already legally obligated to do is not sufficient consideration for a new promise. However, an exception to this rule is when there are unforeseen difficulties that significantly change the nature of the original duty, making the performance substantially different from what was initially agreed upon.

Exceptions to the Preexisting Duty Rule Include Unforeseen Difficulties