Discuss the requirements of promissory estoppel


Promissory estoppel is an equitable remedy that requires the plaintiff to establish that the defendant made a promise upon which plaintiff relied and the only way to avoid injustice is to enforce the promise. This doctrine allows courts to enforce a promise even when there is no contract.

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Which of the following is an accurate statement about a proposal?

A. Presenting the qualification of personnel involved in the proposal is irrelevant. B. The summary is always at the end of the proposal. C. Page design features add to the effectiveness of the proposal. D. Methodologies should be kept vague to protect trade secrets.

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According to the textbook, ethics ______.

A. doesn’t always give a clear answer to a moral question B. correlates 100% with business profits C. is never a matter of perception D. is the third most important aspect of leadership

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) holder in due course (HDC) rule applies when a buyer ________

A) signs a sales contract that includes a check B) signs a sales contract that includes a promissory note C) signs an installment sales contract that does not contain a waiver of defenses clause D) arranges financing with a third-party lender

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Erie Company reports the following comparative balance sheets and income statement information for the current year. Comparative Balance Sheets 12/31/201512/31/2016Assets        Cash $96,000?  $ 56,000 Accounts receivable  40,000?   24,000? Prepaid insurance  40,000?   48,000? Inventory  16,000?   32,000? Property, plant & equipment  48,000?   56,000? Total Assets $ 240,000  $216,000?          Liabilities and Stockholder's Equity        Accounts payable $ 56,000  $40,000? Salaries payable  24,000?   48,000? Long-term notes payable  32,000?   40,000? Common stock  28,000?   28,000? Retained earnings  100,000?   60,000? Total Liabilities and Stockholders'

Equity $ 240,000  $216,000? 2016 Income StatementRevenue$320,000?  Cost of goods sold (168,000)? Gross margin 152,000?  Operating expenses (88,000)? Net income$64,000?  What was the cash received from customers during the year?  A. $280,000 B. $336,000 C. $296,000 D. $320,000

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