Sammy entered into an oral contract with Macaulay for the sale of goods amounting to $900.Sammy paid the amount.But Macaulay refused to deliver the goods.Sammy thus suffered serious losses due to Macaulay's breach of contract.Sammy sued Macaulay.At the same time Macaulay took the defense under statute of frauds.Under which principle is Sammy protected?
A)Tortious liability
B)Vicarious liability
C)Part performance
D)Promissory estoppel

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The doctrine of promissory estoppel provides relief to a party that is in danger of serious losses due to a breach of contract.

Sammy Entered into an Oral Contract with Macaulay for the Sale