Which of the following promises in consideration of marriage would be outside the statute of frauds?
A) In consideration of Joan's promising to marry him, Dwight promises to pay her an allowance and to give her all of his property upon his death.
B) John and Mary mutually agree that their marriage shall not affect the existing property rights of the other.
C) John and Joan mutually promise to marry each other in a formal ceremony on June 23.
D) Joan promises to release a money judgment against Steven in consideration of his marrying her.

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Promises in consideration of marriage that are simply mutual promises to marry do not fall under the statute of frauds. The statute typically requires written evidence for contracts involving the transfer of property upon death or in consideration of marriage, but mutual promises to marry, like the one described in option C, do not involve such transfers and therefore do not require written evidence to be enforceable.

Which of the Following Promises in Consideration of Marriage Would