Question $15$

$2$ pts

Patty is a poor college student struggling to work and keep up with her studies. Her wealthy Uncle Fred promises to support her by sending her $$2,000$ each month for the next six months so she can focus on her schoolwork. Based on this promise, Patty quits her current job to devote full$-$time attention to her coursework. Uncle Fred makes one payment and then stops the payments without explanation. If Patty sues, can she recover any money?

No$,$ Fred did not ask Patty to quit her job.

Yes, because Fred created an enforceable contract when he promised to send payments.

No$,$ family members cannot sue each other.

Yes, Patty when under the doctrine of promissory estoppel.