Walt promises to pay for orthodontist services provided by Orson to Joyce. Walt does not receive any personal benefit for the promise. To be enforceable,the prom-ise must be in writing if
A)Walt promises to pay only if Joyce does not pay.
B)Walt assumes direct financial responsibility for the cost.
C)Orson's services will be provided in installments with a separate payment for each installment.
D)a different orthodontist will perform some of the services.

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This situation involves a suretyship agreement, where Walt is promising to pay the debt of another (Joyce). According to the Statute of Frauds, such promises must be in writing to be enforceable if the promisor (Walt) is not receiving any personal benefit and is only paying if the primary party (Joyce) does not pay.

Walt Promises to Pay for Orthodontist Services Provided by Orson