An illusory promise is:

A A valid contract

B A promise that does not actually commit the promisor to anything, lacking consideration

C A promise by a minor

D An oral promise

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Illusory promise: appears to be a commitment but actually reserves complete discretion to perform or not (e.g., "I will buy if I feel like it"). Not valid consideration.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "An illusory promise is:" is Option B: A promise that does not actually commit the promisor to anything, lacking consideration.

The other options — A) A valid contract, C) A promise by a minor, D) An oral promise — are incorrect for this BAR Exam Prep question. As explained above: Illusory promise: appears to be a commitment but actually reserves complete discretion to perform or not (e.g., "I will buy if I feel like it"). Not valid consideration.

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An illusory promise is:

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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