While Sailboarding, Jolene Is Injured When Kirby Carelessly Crosses Her

question 37

Multiple Choice

While sailboarding, Jolene is injured when Kirby carelessly crosses her path. Kirby's insurance company offers Jolene $50,000 to release Kirby from liability, and she accepts. Later, Jolene learns that her injuries are more serious than she realized. The release is

• A) ​enforceable.
• B) ​unenforceable because Jolene's injuries are unforeseeably difficult.
• C) ​unenforceable because Kirby has a preexisting duty to pay.
• D) ​unenforceable because the release is an illusory promise.

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