While eating at a restaurant, Helena chokes on a piece of meat. Julie performs the Heimlich maneuver and saves Helena's life. Giddy with gratitude, Helena tells Julie, "If there is anything you ever need, anything at all, you just let me know." Is there a binding contract?
A) No, because Helena's promise was based on a moral obligation, not a legal duty.
B) No, because saving Helena's life was not a detriment to Julie.
C) No, because Julie was already legally obligated to save Helena's life.
D) No, because Helena's life is not adequate consideration for such a burdensome promise.
A
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