Asked by Araceli ArredondoLona on May 22, 2024
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Charles orally promises Holly that he will marry her.He also states that if they ever get divorced,then he will transfer one-half of his assets to Holly.They marry and divorce within a year.Which of the following is true of Charles's promise to Holly?
A) The promise qualifies as an enforceable oral contract.
B) The promise is legally enforceable only if it does not involve the transfer of land.
C) The promise is not legally enforceable unless Holly proves that the promise influenced her decision to marry him.
D) The promise is not legally enforceable because it was not written.
Enforceable Oral Contract
A verbal agreement that is legally binding and can be enforced in a court of law, under certain conditions.
Assets
Resources with economic value owned by an individual, company, or country, expected to provide future benefits.
- Gain an understanding of the legal validity of spoken contracts concerning goods, employment, and real estate under certain circumstances.
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Asilah RahmatMay 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The promise made by Charles is a promise to transfer assets upon divorce, which falls under the category of transfers of property. According to the Statute of Frauds, any promise involving the transfer of property or assets must be in writing to be legally enforceable. Therefore, the promise made by Charles to Holly is not legally enforceable because it was not written.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the legal validity of spoken contracts concerning goods, employment, and real estate under certain circumstances.