Which of the following is true of applying promissory estoppels to a contract?
A) Both parties must suffer legal detriment.
B) Injustice would be caused if the promise were not enforced.
C) They can be applied for illusory promise contracts.
D) They can be applied for gift promise contracts.

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Promissory estoppel can be applied if enforcing the promise is necessary to prevent injustice, even if there is no formal contract. Both parties need not suffer legal detriment, and it cannot be applied to illusory or gift promise contracts.

Which of the Following Is True of Applying Promissory Estoppels