Dina v. Chris In 2010, Chris promised his granddaughter, Dina, a new car and $40
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Question
Dina v. Chris
In 2010, Chris promised his granddaughter, Dina, a new car and $40,000 in cash if she graduated from Eagle College within five years. Dina immediately enrolled at Eagle College, attended full-time for four years, and recently graduated with her degree. After the graduation ceremony ended, Dina asked Chris when he would give her the new car and the $40,000 he had promised her. Chris looked stunned and replied, “What new car and cash? I don’t remember promising you a new car and $40,000. And even if I did make such a crazy promise, it would have been a joke and it is not enforceable because we didn’t bargain for it. Regardless, I revoke any promise right now. I am not giving you a car and cash – go pester your parents.” Can Dina enforce her grandfather’s “promise”? Why or why not? What should the parties have done in this case to avoid a dispute? Discuss and explain your response in depth.
Explanation / Answer
Chris oral Promised his grangdaughter, Dina, a new car and $40,000 in cash to encourage and succed the graduation.
The oral promise is only to encourage the succed the graduation on love and affection.
The oral promise is NOT enforceable in the court of law.
In this case, Dina cannot able to enforce her grandfather's promise.