Patrice is a poor college student struggling to work and keep up with her studies. Leo, her uncle, promises to pay Patrice support of $200 per month for the next six months. Although Leo didn't ask her to, she quits her current job in order to devote full time to her studies for the next six months. Leo makes one payment and then stops with no explanation. If Patrice sues, what is the likely result?
a. Patrice may win under the doctrine of promissory estoppel.
b. Leo would win, as family members cannot sue each other for breach of an oral promise.
c. Leo would win, as he did not ask Patrice to quit her job.
d. Patrice would win, as a contract was formed when Leo promised to pay her the support.
Answer: A
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