Which of the following shows accurate use of the doctrine of promissory (equitable) estoppel?
A) George told Hans that he would give him his printer. If he doesn't, Hans could use the doctrine to force him to do so.
B) George wants to force Elaine to honour her promise to pay him $2. After he paid for a video they watched, she was so moved by the movie she said she would pay half the cost.
C) This doctrine can be used by a plaintiff to endorse a written promise signed and sealed (i.e., a seal has been affixed next to the signature of the promisor).
D) Lee, a defendant, can use this doctrine as a defence against a plaintiff insisting on his full legal right when he had promised to forgive Lee some of Lee's legal obligation and Lee relied on that promise.
E) If Lam requests services from Jones and there is no mention of price, if Lam doesn't pay Jones, this doctrine can be used to force Lam to pay a reasonable amount.

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The doctrine of promissory estoppel allows a party to enforce a promise made to them, if they have relied on that promise to their detriment. In choice D, Lee relied on a promise that some of his legal obligations would be forgiven, which is a classic application of promissory estoppel as a defense.

Which of the Following Shows Accurate Use of the Doctrine