Which of the following is NOT an element of promissory estoppel?
A)The defendant is responsible for creating the assumption.
B)An assumption in the mind of the plaintiff.
C)The defendant's statements were vague and ambiguous.
D)The plaintiff relied upon the assumption to his detriment.

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The defendant's statements being vague and ambiguous does not preclude the application of promissory estoppel, as the focus is on the plaintiff's reliance on the assumption created by the defendant. The other three elements - defendant creating the assumption, assumption in the plaintiff's mind, and plaintiff's reliance to their detriment - are essential elements of promissory estoppel.

Which of the Following Is NOT an Element of Promissory