Contracts Flashcards

1
Q

5 elements of promissory estoppel

A
  1. promise
  2. Promise was made with the expectation that the offered would reasonably rely on the promise
  3. Promisee did in fact rely on the promise
  4. to his/her detriment
  5. Justice requires enforcing the K
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2
Q

Policy behind promissory estoppel

A

Doctrine of fairness

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3
Q

Evaluate whether an offer is genuine beard on

A

Objective reasonable person test

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4
Q

Consideration

A
Bargained for exchange 
Or 
Legal detriment (had the right to not get an MBA)
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5
Q

Compensatory damages

A

Expectation damages
Reliance damages
Restitution damages

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6
Q

Equitable remedies

A

Specific performance

Injunction

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7
Q

Jokes are not valid because

A

They don’t invite assent

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8
Q

2 ways can be unconscionability

A

Procedure

Substantively

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9
Q

Quasi

A

Unjust enrichment

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10
Q

Injury (ax) minority rule

A

Material benefit rule.

Majority
There is no consideration in material benefit

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