Jennifer promises to cover the costs of Michael's medical treatment after his accident. Relying on Jennifer's promise, Michael stops working and incurs significant medical expenses. Later, Jennifer refuses to pay the medical bills. Which legal doctrine best allows Michael to enforce Jennifer's promise?
Promissory estoppel is the correct doctrine as it allows enforcement of a promise when there is a clear and definite promise, reliance by the promisee, and the reliance was reasonable and detrimental. The other options do not fully capture the reliance aspect without a bargained-for exchange.
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