Jeremy promises Gillian a job if she moves to California for the job. Gillian, excited for the new job, quits her current job and moves across the country to California in reliance on Jeremy's promise of the new job. Jeremy, however, tells Gillian once she gets to California, he has no job for her. Which doctrine might Gillian use to sue Jeremy?
A) Unjust agreement
B) Promissory estoppel
C) Quasi contract
D) Equitable estoppel
E) Promissory enforcement

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Promissory estoppel applies here because Jeremy made a promise to Gillian, on which she reasonably relied by quitting her job and moving to California, suffering a significant detriment when Jeremy did not fulfill his promise.

Jeremy Promises Gillian a Job If She Moves to California