After an Accident with a Vehicle Licensed to Guardian Security

question 4

Multiple Choice

After an accident with a vehicle licensed to Guardian Security Company, Heidi signs a covenant not to sue Guardian Security for damages in a tort action if it pays for the damage to her car. This covenant is

• A) ​a bar to recovery if Guardian Security pays.
• B) ​an illusory contract.
• C) ​barred by the preexisting duty rule.
• D) ​barred by the doctrine of promissory estoppel.

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