Accord and satisfaction discharges a duty when:

A One party walks away

B The parties agree to accept a different performance (accord) and that performance is rendered (satisfaction)

C A court orders discharge

D Time expires

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Accord: agreement to accept a different performance. Satisfaction: the actual rendering of that performance. Both must occur to discharge the original obligation.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "Accord and satisfaction discharges a duty when:" is Option B: The parties agree to accept a different performance (accord) and that performance is rendered (satisfaction).

The other options — A) One party walks away, C) A court orders discharge, D) Time expires — are incorrect for this BAR Exam Prep question. As explained above: Accord: agreement to accept a different performance. Satisfaction: the actual rendering of that performance. Both must occur to discharge the original obligation.

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Accord and satisfaction discharges a duty when:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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