Claudia Pledges to Donate $10,000 to Disaster Relief & Recovery

question 14

Multiple Choice

Claudia pledges to donate $10,000 to Disaster Relief & Recovery Inc. (DR&R) . On the basis of the pledge,DR&R orders additional supplies. If Claudia does not fulfill the pledge,a court may enforce it

• A)under the preexisting duty rule.
• B)on the basis of unforeseen difficulties.
• C)as an illusory promise.
• D)under the doctrine of promissory estoppel.

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