X Wished to Purchase a Motor Vehicle from Y on Credit

question 31

True/False

X wished to purchase a motor vehicle from Y on credit, but X was unemployed, and Y was hesitant to sell to him for that reason. Z, who was quite wealthy, said to Y: "Sell X the automobile on credit, and if X does not pay you, I will." Z's promise would be unenforceable, unless it was made in writing and signed by Z.

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Definitions:

Voucher System

An internal financial control system for managing disbursements and ensuring all transactions are properly documented and approved before payments are made.

Periodic Inventory Method

An accounting method where inventory is physically counted at the end of each period to determine the cost of goods sold and ending inventory.

Petty Cash Fund

Fund (source) that allows payment of small amounts without the writing of checks.

Approved Voucher

A document or record that authorizes a payment and confirms that goods or services have been received and are satisfactory, ready for payment processing.