Mary promises to give her car to her friend.The friend sells his current car for a fairly low price because he is expecting to get a nearly new car from his rich and generous friend,Mary.Mary changes her mind and decides to keep the car.If the friend sues Mary,the court most likely will:

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The friend can sue Mary for breach of contract and the court may award damages to compensate for any loss incurred by the friend as a result of Mary's decision not to give him the car. The friend's sale of his current car in anticipation of getting a new car from Mary can be considered reliance on Mary's promise, and thus, consideration. Mary's promise was not illusory because she did make a promise to transfer ownership of her car to her friend. However, this was not a gift promise because Mary expected something (perhaps gratitude, friendship, or some other form of consideration) in return for her promise to give the car.

Mary Promises to Give Her Car to Her Friend