Rudy files a suit against Shakes & Shingles, Roofing Contractor, Inc., under the doctrine of promissory estoppel. Rudy must show that
A) he justifiably refused to fulfill a promise to Shakes & Shingles.
B) he justifiably relied on Shakes & Shingles' promise to his detriment.
C) Shakes & Shingles justifiably refused to fulfill a promise to him.
D) Shakes & Shingles justifiably relied on his promise to its detriment.

Question

Rudy files a suit against Shakes & Shingles, Roofing Contractor, Inc., under the doctrine of promissory estoppel. Rudy must show that
A) ​he justifiably refused to fulfill a promise to Shakes & Shingles.
B) ​he justifiably relied on Shakes & Shingles' promise to his detriment.
C) ​Shakes & Shingles justifiably refused to fulfill a promise to him.
D) ​Shakes & Shingles justifiably relied on his promise to its detriment.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a promissory estoppel claim, the party bringing the suit (Rudy) must prove that they justifiably relied on a promise made by the other party (Shakes & Shingles) to their detriment. In other words, Rudy must show that he suffered harm or incurred a loss because he relied on the promise made by the other party. Therefore, option B is the correct choice.

Rudy Files a Suit Against Shakes & Shingles, Roofing Contractor