To induce Big Boss car dealership to sell Edward a car on credit, Edward's Uncle Joe orally promises that he will pay for his nephew's car if he defaults on the 24 month loan. Six months later Edward stopped making payments. Big Boss sues Joe. Who wins?

a. Big Boss wins because Joe promised to pay for Edward's default.

b. Big Boss wins because an oral contract is enforceable.

c. Joe wins because an oral contract to pay for the debt of another is not enforceable.

d. Joe wins because the contract could not have been performed within one year.


c

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