A party's oral agreement to pay another's debt is not enforceable if the party's main purpose is to derive a benefit for himself or herself.

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In contract law, the "main purpose rule" or "leading object rule" states that if the main purpose of the promisor in agreeing to pay the debt of another is to secure a personal benefit, the oral agreement may be enforceable despite the Statute of Frauds, which typically requires such agreements to be in writing.

A Party's Oral Agreement to Pay Another's Debt Is Not