Asked by Savannah Pless on Apr 26, 2024
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Oralia agrees to babysit Avery's daughter "when I can" if Avery promises to clean Oralia's house every week.This agreement is ________ because it is based on a(n) ________.
A) enforceable;option contract
B) enforceable;future gift
C) unenforceable;promissory estoppel
D) unenforceable;illusory promise
Illusory Promise
A statement that appears to commit to an action but does not actually bind the party to any obligation.
Promissory Estoppel
A legal principle that prohibits a party from going back on a promise made to another party, if the latter has reasonably relied on that promise to their detriment.
Option Contract
A contract granting one party the option to execute a transaction, such as buying or selling an asset at a future date.
- Understand the concept and legal implications of enforceable and unenforceable agreements.
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Navjot BhattiMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
This agreement is unenforceable because it is an illusory promise. Oralia has not made a definite promise to babysit, but rather has left it open-ended by saying "when I can." Therefore, Avery's promise to clean Oralia's house lacks consideration as it is based on a conditional promise.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept and legal implications of enforceable and unenforceable agreements.