Fact Pattern 9-3

Multiple Choice

Fact Pattern 9-3
Dex and Carmen are in an auto accident. Dex offers Carmen $2,000 if she promises not to pursue her potential legal claim against Dex. 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.


-Refer to Fact Pattern 9-3.The agreement between Dex and Carmen is

A) a covenant not to sue.
B) an accord and satisfaction.
C) a release.
D) promissory estoppel.