Jason's mother would like him to go to college,so in June he enrolls at State University.He also quits his job and tells his mother his plans to continue taking classes.His mother says,"I'm so happy that you are going to college that I want to pay for your books." Jason then sends her a bill for $485.Which of the following is true regarding his mother's promise?
A) It is enforceable,because Jason returned to college.
B) It is enforceable,because Jason is giving up the right to do something else.
C) It is unenforceable,because it is a unilateral contract.
D) It is unenforceable,because Jason had already enrolled in school and there is no consideration.

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Jason's mother's promise is unenforceable because Jason had already enrolled in school before she made the promise, meaning there was no new consideration from Jason's side for her promise. Consideration is a core requirement for a contract to be enforceable, and it involves a bargained-for exchange where each party receives something of value. Since Jason's action of enrolling in college occurred before his mother's promise, his action cannot be considered as consideration for her promise to pay for his books.

Jason's Mother Would Like Him to Go to College,so in June