In Which of the Following Scenarios Is B Estopped from Going

question 15

Multiple Choice

In which of the following scenarios is B estopped from going back on his promise?
I.Amy has recently lost her job. She owes Beverly £500 for last month's rent and is afraid she won't be able to pay £500 this month. Beverly agrees to accept £400 for both months, but expects to receive the normal amount once Amy is working again. A month later, Amy has a new job and is earning twice as much as before. Beverly asks for the outstanding £1000 for the previous two months.
II.Ben contracts with Ahmed to paint his house for £500. By the time Ahmed has done half the job, he realizes he's already exceeded his costs. Ben agrees to pay Ahmed an additional £350 to finish the job and Ahmed promptly does so.

• A) I and II
• B) Only I
• C) Only II
• D) Neither I nor II

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Source Of Power

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