Berger owed debts to several persons including Salomon. Thabos & Co bought Berger’s business, and called a meeting of Berger’s creditors. At the meeting, Thabos & Co promised to pay all the creditors, including Salomon, whatever amount Berger owed them in full. Berger owed Salomon R5,000 but Thabos & Co thought it was only R3,500 and, in their own mind, were agreeing to pay only that amount. Salomon submitted a claim for R5,000 but Thabos & Co refused to pay more than R3,500.Required:Advise Salomon. (10 marks)
