Promissory estoppel is a contractual doctrine that includes the following considerations:
A) The courts use the doctrine of promissory estoppel to enforce unilateral promises.
B) Under this doctrine the promisor reasonably expects that the promisee,in reliance on the promise,will be induced by the nature of the promise to take action or refrain from taking action and the promisee does so.
C) The courts will not,under any circumstance,enforce promises that do not include all four of the elements of contract.
D) None of these apply to promissory estoppel.

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Choice B correctly defines the doctrine of promissory estoppel. It states that the promisor made a promise, the promisee took action or refrained from taking action based on the promise, and enforcing the promise is necessary to prevent injustice. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect. Choice A incorrectly limits the doctrine to unilateral promises. Choice C incorrectly suggests that all four elements of a contract are necessary for promissory estoppel to apply. Choice D is incorrect because the question is specifically asking about promissory estoppel.

Promissory Estoppel Is a Contractual Doctrine That Includes the Following