Systek 22 Inc.made a promise to Garrett offering him a job with an annual salary of $150,000 and at least two years of employment.Since Garrett had to move to New York for the new job,Systek 22 also offered to reimburse all of his moving expenses.Based on this promise,Garrett resigned from his job at another firm that offered him an annual salary of $100,000.When Garrett moved to New York,his employment with Systek 22 was terminated,because the company found a candidate who was willing to work for a lesser salary.Which of the following is true of this situation?

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In this scenario, Garrett can sue Systek 22 Inc. under the doctrine of promissory estoppel. An important exception to the rule requiring consideration to support a promise is the doctrine of promissory estoppel. This doctrine arises when a promisee justifiably relies on a promisor's promise to his or her economic injury. Promissory estoppels often are used to prevent a party who has made a unilateral offer from withdrawing the offer after the requested work has begun.