Unlike contractual liability under the traditional bargain theory,liability under the doctrine of promissory estoppel is based on reliance.

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Liability under the doctrine of promissory estoppel is based on the principle of detrimental reliance, where a person makes a promise or representation, intended to induce another person to act, and that person acts on the promise or representation to their detriment. Therefore, liability is not based on the traditional contractual theory of offer, acceptance, and consideration.

Unlike Contractual Liability Under the Traditional Bargain Theory,liability Under the Doctrine