Abner tells a representative of Brass & Woodwind Musical Instruments, Inc., that he will pay for Claudia's trumpet if she does not. Abner does not secure any personal benefit for this promise. This promise is enforceable as a contract
A) under any circumstances.
B) only if Claudia agrees to it
C) only if the value of the trumpet is more than $500.
D) only if it is in writing.

Question

Abner tells a representative of Brass & Woodwind Musical Instruments, Inc., that he will pay for Claudia's trumpet if she does not. Abner does not secure any personal benefit for this promise. This promise is enforceable as a contract
A) ​under any circumstances.
B) ​only if Claudia agrees to it
C) ​only if the value of the trumpet is more than $500.
D) ​only if it is in writing.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The promise to pay for another's debt must be in writing to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds.

Abner Tells a Representative of Brass & Woodwind Musical Instruments