Charles Orally Promises Holly That He Will Marry Her

question 7

Multiple Choice

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.

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