Multiple choice
4. Regarding the contracts in consideration of marriage provision of the Statute of Frauds, which of the following statements is true?
A The Statute of Frauds applies to any agreement made on consideration of marriage, except mutual promises to marry.
B The Statute of Frauds does not apply to a promise made by a third party in consideration of two other persons.
C The Statute of Frauds applies if the promise is made merely in contemplation of marriage.
D This Statute of Frauds does not apply to a promise to support the child of the prospective spouse.
2. Which of the following is a well-recognized exception to the suretyship contracts covered by the Statute of Frauds?
A The main purpose rule.
B The joint obligor rule.
C The principal-surety rule.
D The special promise rule.
3. Based upon your reading of the Potter v Hatter Farms, Inc. case, which statement was not true regarding the applicability of the doctrine of promissory estoppel?
A Every contract or duty within the Uniform Commercial Code imposes an obligation of good faith.
B The elements of promissory estoppel are actual reliance, definite and substantial change of position and foreseeability to the promissory, as a reasonable person, that the promise would induce conduct of the kind that occurred.
C Promissory estoppel was displaced by UCC 2-201 because this doctrine was not expressly mentioned in that statute.
D Substantial evidence to satisfy the requirements of promissory estoppel was present.
4. Which of the following statements about a promise by an executor or administrator is not true?
A A promise by an administrator or executor to pay a claim out of the assets of the decedent’s estate is within the Statute of Frauds.
B The term “within the Statute of Frauds” means that the Statute of Frauds requires a record for this kind of transaction.
C An executor or administrator can promise to pay a debt of an estate from his own funds.
D A promise by an administrator or executor to pay a claim out his own personal funds is within the Statute of Frauds.
