James tells Jennie that if she can find him an original painting by G. Harvey, signed with a No. 1, he will reimburse her up to $2,500. If Jennie finds such a painting, presents it to James, and he refuses to pay, she can recover under the doctrine of:

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Zackery Sharp

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18 May, 14:13

James tells Jennie that if she can find him an original painting by G. Harvey, signed with a No. 1, he will reimburse her up to $2,500. If Jennie finds such a painting, presents it to James, and he refuses to pay, she can recover under the doctrine of:

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Hugh Palmer · Answer 1

James tells Jennie that if she can find him an original painting by G. Harvey, signed with a No. 1, he will reimburse her up to $2,500. If Jennie finds such a painting, presents it to James, and he refuses to pay, she can recover under the doctrine of promissory estoppel.

Explanation:

Promissory estoppel is a doctrine in contract law which stops a person from going back on a promise even if a legal contract does not exist.

It states that an aggrieved party can recover damages. The word indemnity means security or protection against a financial liability.

So form the above statement it is clear that Jennie can recover money from James under the Doctrine of Promissory Estoppel.

James tells Jennie that if she can find him an original painting by G. Harvey, signed with a No. 1, he will reimburse her up to $2,500. If Jennie finds such a painting, presents it to James, and he refuses to pay, she can recover under the doctrine of promissory estoppel.