Christine agrees to marry Barry after he tells her he will buy her a brand-new Rolls Royce within a year of their marriage.After they are wed,Barry refuses to give her the car.What will happen if Christine sues Barry?
A)She will win because of the "one-year rule."
B)She will lose because a promise made in consideration of marriage must be in writing.
C)She will win because a spouse is legally required to keep the promises made to his/her partner.
D)She will lose because Barry's promise of a car is a collateral promise,which must be in writing.

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A promise made in consideration of marriage must be in writing to be enforceable under the statute of frauds. Since Barry's promise to buy a Rolls Royce for Christine was made in consideration of their marriage, it would need to be in writing for Christine to successfully sue him.

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