Question

Brick and Carmen are in an auto accident. Brick offers Carmen $2,000 if she promises not to pursue her potential legal claim against Brick. Carmen agrees. Later, Carmen discovers that it will cost $1,500 to repair her car and $4,000 to cover the medical expenses for a latent injury.The agreement between Brick and Carmen is___________.
a. ​a release.

b. ​a covenant not to sue.

c. ​promissory estoppel.

d. ​an illusory promise.

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is "a. ​a release.".

Explanation: If Brick and Carmen have an accident in a car, and Brick offers Carmen $ 2000 to not initiate legal action and she accepts but then realizes that it will cost $ 1500 to repair her car and $ 4000 medical expenses The agreement between Brick and Carmen is a release.