[Solved] Which is not an element of Novation?

Q.	Which is not an element of Novation?
A.	The new obligation is laid down in unequivocal terms
B.	The new and the old obligations must be on every point incompatible with the other
C.	Each of the obligations must have its independent existence
D.	If they are compatible, the new obligation novates the first
Answer» D. If they are compatible, the new obligation novates the first

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