Police Officer Paul apprehends a wanted criminal and then demands the $10,000 reward offered by Crime Stoppers. Which of the following statements is true?

a. Police Officer Paul is not entitled to the reward because past consideration is never valid consideration.
b. Police Officer Paul is entitled to the reward because he puts his life on the line every day.
c. Police Officer Paul is not entitled to the reward because he was under a pre-existing duty to make the arrest.
d. Police Officer Paul is not entitled to the reward but may have an argument under promissory estoppel.


c

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