Which of the following is true of the doctrine of promissory estoppel?
A)It requires that promises made should be supported by consideration.
B)It permits the promisor to claim lack of consideration when the promisee acts in reliance on his promise.
C)It requires the promisor to reasonably expect the promise to induce action by the promisee.
D)It holds enforcement to be proper if the promisee would not be harmed if the promise were not enforced.

Question

Which of the following is true of the doctrine of promissory estoppel? ​
A)It requires that promises made should be supported by consideration.
B)It permits the promisor to claim lack of consideration when the promisee acts in reliance on his promise.
C)It requires the promisor to reasonably expect the promise to induce action by the promisee.
D)It holds enforcement to be proper if the promisee would not be harmed if the promise were not enforced.

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Promissory estoppel requires that the promisor should reasonably expect their promise to induce action or forbearance on the part of the promisee. This doctrine allows for the enforcement of promises even in the absence of consideration, provided certain conditions are met, including the reasonable expectation that the promise would induce action or forbearance.

Which of the Following Is True of the Doctrine of Promissory