A Promise That Is Made to Do Something for Someone

question 134

Multiple Choice

A promise that is made to do something for someone else expecting nothing in return is a:

• A)covenant
• B)promissory estoppel
• C)quantum meruit
• D)consideration
• E)gratuitous promise

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