Which of the following would provide a party with an excellent chance of relying on the doctrine of promissory estoppel in a common law court?
A) the absence of undue pressure to alter contractual rights
B) the existence of a pre-existing right covering the scenario
C) payment of a smaller amount to satisfy an outstanding debt
D) a promise to rely on pre-existing contractual rights

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Promissory estoppel can be invoked when a party reasonably relies on a promise to their detriment, and there is no undue pressure to alter contractual rights, making option A the correct choice.

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