Under the Statute of Frauds,a "promise to answer for the miscarriage of another" has been interpreted to mean
A)a promise to pay for goods not paid for by a purchaser.
B)a promise to pay for the injury caused by the tort of another.
C)a promise to perform a contract that has been breached by another.
D)a promise to pay for the injury caused by the tort of another and a promise to perform a contract that has been breached by another.
E)a promise to settle a debt owed by another.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A "promise to answer for the miscarriage of another" refers to a guaranty or suretyship agreement, where one person promises to pay for the wrongful or tortious acts of another. Therefore, the best choice is B, which refers to a promise to pay for the injury caused by the tort of another.

Under the Statute of Frauds,a "Promise to Answer for the Miscarriage