Which of the following was the result in the case in the text Hamer v.Sidway,in which,after performance by his nephew,an uncle reneged on a promise to the nephew to pay him $5,000 if the nephew refrained from drinking liquor,using tobacco,swearing,and playing cards or billiards for money until he was 21 years of age?
A) That because refraining from the conduct at issue benefited his character and health,the nephew could not recover.
B) That the nephew could recover,but only under promissory estoppel could he recover an amount compensating him for his reliance on the promise.
C) That no consideration was involved,and the nephew could not recover because the proof established that the nephew had no interest in engaging in the items at issue,and avoiding them was no detriment to him.
D) That no consideration was involved,and the nephew could not recover because the consideration from him did not consist of money or goods.
E) That the nephew could recover because he supplied consideration.
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