There Is a Principle That Says When a Gratuitous Promise

question 17

Short Answer

There is a principle that says when a gratuitous promise to do something in the future causes someone to incur an expense, the promisor may be liable for failing to live up to that promise. What is this principle known as?

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Definitions:

Coal Dust

Fine particulate byproduct of coal processing that can pose health risks when inhaled.

Antibiotics

Medications used to prevent and treat bacterial infections by either killing the bacteria or inhibiting their growth.

Common Cold

A viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, characterized by sneezing, sore throat, coughing, and congestion.

Chemoreceptors

Sensory receptor cells or organs that transduce (convert) chemical substances in the environment or blood into signals perceived by the nervous system.