A doctrine to avoid injustice that is used by the courts to bind a promisor to promises that a reasonable person would rely upon without consideration, is called:
A) settlement agreement
B) accord and satisfaction
C) unliquidated debt
D) performance contract
E) none of the other choices

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The correct term for the doctrine described is "promissory estoppel," which is not listed among the provided options. Promissory estoppel prevents a promisor from arguing that an underlying promise should not be legally upheld or enforced due to the lack of consideration, when the promisee has relied on that promise to their detriment. None of the choices given (settlement agreement, accord and satisfaction, unliquidated debt, performance contract) accurately describe this legal doctrine.

A Doctrine to Avoid Injustice That Is Used by the Courts