Which of the following constitutes an exception to the Statute of Frauds requirement that a contract be in writing?
A)The promise to pay one's own debt, rather than a promise to pay the debt or another
B)An executor contracting to pay the debts of a deceased person's estate from his or her personal funds
C)An agreement the terms of which cannot be performed within one year from the time it is made
D)An agreement to sell land

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The Statute of Frauds requires certain contracts to be in writing, such as those involving the sale of land or agreements that cannot be performed within a year. However, a promise to pay one's own debt does not fall under these requirements and thus does not need to be in writing.

Which of the Following Constitutes an Exception to the Statute