Under some circumstances, courts do not require consideration for a promise to be enforced. The doctrine used by the courts to bind a promisor is called detrimental reliance or:
A) restitution
B) promissory estoppel
C) revocation
D) all of the other choices
E) none of the other choices

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The doctrine used by courts to enforce a promise without consideration is promissory estoppel, also known as detrimental reliance. This occurs when one party makes a promise to another party, who then relies on that promise to their detriment. The courts may enforce the promise in order to prevent an injustice from occurring. Restitution refers to the return of something that was taken wrongfully, and revocation refers to the cancellation or withdrawal of an offer. Therefore, neither option A nor C is correct.

Under Some Circumstances, Courts Do Not Require Consideration for a Promise