Question

Allison offers to sell her RV to Steven. Steven tells her that he does want to buy it, but adds that he needs three weeks to build a structure behind his house in which to keep the RV. She agrees, but two weeks later decides that she wants to sell to another buyer. Allison's attempt to revoke the offer to Steven is likely

effective because Allison did not ask Steven to build anything.

effective because Allison wants to sell the RV to someone else.

not effective because Steven has detrimentally relied on Allison’s offer.

not effective because Steven may not be able to obtain a similar RV for a similar price elsewhere.

Answer 1

not effective because Steven has detrimentally relied on Allison’s offer.

Based on the Promissory Estoppel aspect of a contract, this will not be effective as this caused detrimental impact to Steven because Allison agreed for the three week clause initially.