A promise to make a gift for a charitable or educational purpose is unenforceable unless and until the institution to which to promise was made incurs obligations by relying on the promise. This exception is usually justified on the basis of either _____ or _____.
A) the Statute of Frauds; the applicable statute of limitations
B) criminal law; civil law
C) estoppel; public policy
D) substantial performance; forbearance

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A promise to make a gift for a charitable or educational purpose is unenforceable unless and until the institution to which the promise was made incurs obligations by relying on the promise. This exception is usually justified on the basis of either estoppel or public policy.

A Promise to Make a Gift for a Charitable or Educational