Abby hires a contractor to make repairs on her house. Before the repairs are finished, Abby dies. Her good friend, Clay is appointed executor of Abby's estate. Clay orally promised that if the estate could not pay the repair bill, he would pay it even though he does not live in the house and has no entitlement under Abby's estate. If the contractor's bill does not get paid, who can the contractor

collect from, if anyone?
a. The contractor can collect from either the estate or Clay.
b. The contractor can collect from the estate only.
c. The contractor can collect from Clay only.
d. The contractor must collect from the estate first, and then collect any deficiency from Clay.


b

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