Which of the following would not be enforceable without additional consideration?
A) A promise to pay a debt barred by the statute of limitations.
B) A promise to pay a debt discharged in bankruptcy where the promise meets the requirements of the Bankruptcy Code.
C) A promise which falls within the doctrine of promissory estoppel.
D) The settlement of an undisputed debt.

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In contract law, additional consideration refers to something of value that is given in exchange for a promise, which is necessary for a contract to be enforceable. A, B, and C are all scenarios where additional consideration is not required for the promise to be enforceable. However, D, the settlement of an undisputed debt, typically requires additional consideration to be enforceable because if the debt is undisputed, the debtor is already legally bound to pay the original amount, so agreeing to pay something they are already obligated to pay does not constitute new consideration.

Which of the Following Would Not Be Enforceable Without Additional