In settling a liquidated debt,payment of a smaller amount before the due date would constitute consideration,but paying a lesser amount on the due date at an agreed-upon different place of payment would not be legally sufficient consideration.

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Consideration involves something of value exchanged between parties, and changing the terms of a debt agreement, such as the place of payment, can constitute new consideration, making an agreement to accept a lesser amount on the due date at a different place legally sufficient if both parties agree to the new terms.

In Settling a Liquidated Debt,payment of a Smaller Amount Before