A promise for a charitable purpose will be enforced,despite the absence of consideration,when the promisee:
A)can demonstrate need for the promised gift.
B)relied on the promised gift.
C)can demonstrate the promisor had a moral obligation.
D)put the planned contribution in writing.

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Promises to make gifts for charitable or educational purposes are often enforced,despite the absence of consideration,when the institution or organization to which the promise was made has acted in reliance on the promised gift.This result is usually justified on the basis of either promissory estoppel or public policy.

A Promise for a Charitable Purpose Will Be Enforced,despite the Absence