As a birthday gift,Bryce's uncle promised Bryce that he would pay Bryce's business school tuition for the next semester.In reliance on that promise,Bryce quit a part-time job at a fast food restaurant.When the tuition bill became due,Bryce's uncle told Bryce that he was sorry but that he would not be able to pay the tuition because he just built a new swimming pool at his house,and funds were running short.Bryce asks you if there is any basis upon which Bryce could win in litigation against this uncle.Which of the following would be the best advice?

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As there was a promise made to pay for Bryce's tuition, and Bryce relied on the promise by quitting their job, there is a case for promissory estoppel. Promissory estoppel helps a plaintiff recover damages against a defendant who has made a promise that the plaintiff relied upon, and where the plaintiff suffered some form of economic harm or loss as a result of that reliance. Therefore, Bryce should sue based on promissory estoppel.

As a Birthday Gift,Bryce's Uncle Promised Bryce That He Would