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

Question

Lewis tells a representative of Musical Instruments, Inc., that he will pay for Nora's trumpet if she does not. Lewis does not secure any personal benefit for this promise. This promise is enforceable as a contract
A) ​any of the choices.
B) ​only if Nora 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, as it is a collateral promise.

Lewis Tells a Representative of Musical Instruments, Inc