Abby dies,and her good friend,Claire is appointed to administer Abby's estate.Abby's house was in poor condition,so Claire orally hired a contractor to make repairs.Claire also orally promised that if the estate could not pay the repair bill,he would pay it even though he does not live in the house and has no entitlement under Abby's estate.The estate does not pay the repair bill.The contractor:

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Claire's oral promise to pay the contractor is unenforceable under the Statute of Frauds, which requires certain promises to be in writing, including a promise to pay the debt of another. Therefore, the contractor can only collect from the estate.

Abby Dies,and Her Good Friend,Claire Is Appointed to Administer Abby's