Herm promises to pay Nixie to work as an assistant buyer for his Organic Foods stores. Nixie agrees and quits her job with Pic-U Grocery, but Herm does not hire her. Herm is most likely liable to Nixie under

A. the concept of accord and satisfaction.
B. the doctrine of promissory estoppel.
C. the preexisting duty rule.
D. no circumstances.


Answer: B

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