Evander Developed A(n) ____________________ Act When Once While Playing Ball

question 272

Short Answer

Evander developed a(n) ____________________ act when once while playing ball, he saw a piece of gum on his shoe as he stepped up to the plate for his turn at bat.He tapped his shoe three times before the gum fell off, then he kicked the gum to one side.When the pitcher threw the ball, Evander hit a home run.Now he ensures that he taps his shoe three times and kicks the ground once before every swing.

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Definitions:

Promissory Estoppel

A legal doctrine prohibiting someone from revoking a guarantee given to another individual if the latter has sensibly counted on such guarantee to their disadvantage.

Consideration

Something of value promised to another when making a contract.

Unilateral Contract

An agreement in which only one party makes a promise to perform in exchange for an act by the other party.

Acceptance

The act of receiving or agreeing to something, such as a proposal or offer, thus constituting a contract.