Which of the following shows the use of the doctrine of promissory (equitable) estoppel?
A) Val told Jim that she would give him her printer. If she doesn't, Jim could use the doctrine to force her to do so.
B) This doctrine can be used by a plaintiff to enforce a written promise that has been signed and sealed (i.e., a seal has been affixed next to the signature of the promisor).
C) George rented a video and watched it with Elaine. She thought the movie was great and said she'd pay half the rental price. George could use the doctrine to force her to pay as she promised.
D) Lam contracted to supply Jones with steel. Before the steel was delivered, Lam's supplier increased the price. Lam could use the doctrine to force Jones to pay more to Lam.
E) 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.

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Promissory estoppel can be used as a defense when a defendant has relied on a promise to their detriment, and the plaintiff is trying to enforce their full legal rights despite having previously promised to forgive some of the obligation.

Which of the Following Shows the Use of the Doctrine