Which of the Following Shows Accurate Use of the Doctrine

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following shows accurate use of the doctrine of promissory (equitable) estoppel?

• A) Val told Jim that she would give him her printer. If she doesn't, Jim could use the doctrine to force her to do so.
• B) George rented a video and watched it with Elaine. She thought the movie was great and said she'd pay half the rental price. George could use the doctrine to force her to pay as she promised.
• C) This doctrine can be used by a plaintiff to enforce a written promise that has been signed and sealed (i.e., a seal has been affixed next to the signature of the promisor).
• D) Bruce, a defendant, can use this doctrine as a defence against a plaintiff insisting on his full legal right when he had promised to forgive Bruce some of Bruce's legal obligation and Bruce relied on that promise.
• E) Lam contracted to supply Jones with steel. Before the steel was delivered, Lam's supplier increased the price. Lam could use the doctrine to force Jones to pay more to Lam.

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Definitions:

Primary Sexual Characteristics

The anatomical or physiological traits directly involved in reproduction, such as ovaries in females and testes in males.

Gonadotrophic Hormones

Hormones produced by the pituitary gland which stimulate the activity of the gonads (ovaries in females and testes in males).

Ovulation

The phase in the female menstrual cycle when a mature egg is released from the ovary, making it available for fertilization.

Spermatogenesis

The biological process of sperm cell production in the testes, a critical component of male fertility.