Carl pledges $1,000 to the Disaster Relief Organization (DRO). On the ba?sis of the pledge, DRO orders additional rescue equipment. Carl fails to pay. In DRO's suit, a court may enforce the pledge
A) according to the preexisting duty rule.
B) as an illusory promise supported by past consideration.
C) on a theory of accord and satisfaction.
D) under the doctrine of promissory estoppel.

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The doctrine of promissory estoppel may be used in this case to enforce the pledge, despite the lack of consideration for the promise. This is because DRO relied on Carl's promise and suffered a detriment in ordering additional rescue equipment.

Carl Pledges $1,000 to the Disaster Relief Organization (DRO)