A father's oral promise to his daughter and her fiancée made in consideration of their contemplated marriage is binding when made in the course of a serious discussion.

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In many jurisdictions, oral promises made in consideration of marriage are not enforceable due to the Statute of Frauds, which requires such agreements to be in writing to be legally binding.

A Father's Oral Promise to His Daughter and Her Fiancée