Uncle Rodrick was deeply in debt when he died.His niece,Evangeline,became the administrator of his estate.She orally promised Rodrick's creditors that she would personally pay his debts if they would not publicize the fact that Rodrick died in debt.When Evangeline was unable to pay the debts,the creditors sued her.Will the creditors be legally able to collect from Evangeline?
A)Yes,since there was a bargained-for exchange.
B)No,since Evangeline was not Rodrick's child.
C)Yes,since Evangeline made a guaranty of payment.
D)No,since Evangeline's promise was not in writing and signed.

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Evangeline's promise to pay another's debt must be in writing to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds. Since her promise was oral, it does not meet this requirement.

Uncle Rodrick Was Deeply in Debt When He Died