11. The remedy for promissory estoppel is reliance damages. 12. Promissory estoppel provides a way in which promises can be legally binding even if no consideration has been given.13. In the United States, however, courts have allowed promissory estoppel to function as a substitute for the consideration doctrine. 14. Therefore, for a plea of promissory estoppel to succeed, there must be a change in circumstances of the promisee. 15. 29 . The remedy offered by promissory estoppel has been limited to preventing the enforcement of existing legal rights. 16. Note that Promissory Estoppel should not be confused with Estoppel for Non-disclosure of Knowledge, colloquially known as'Nolissory Estoppel '. 17. However, Lord Denning was of the view that promissory estoppel may arise from promise made by parties negotiating contracts. 18. Promissory estoppel is a term used in contract law that applies where there may not otherwise be an enforceable contract.19. This elementary composition of promissory estoppel has been the core and central topic of discussion in the evolution of the doctrine. 20. The specific facts in the case must actually establish the elements of promissory estoppel before the contract becomes enforceable in law.
