Question

Christine agrees to marry Barry after he tells her he will buy her a brand-new Rolls Royce within a year of their marriage. After they are wed, Barry refuses to give her the car. What will happen if Christine sues Barry?

A. She will win because of the "one-year rule."
B. She will lose because a promise made in consideration of marriage must be in writing.
C. She will win because a spouse is legally required to keep the promises made to his/her partner.
D. She will lose because Barry's promise of a car is a collateral promise, which must be in writing.

Answer 1

Correct option is (B)

Step-by-step explanation:

As per Statute of law, for some promises to be enforceable by law, it should be in writing. One of the contracts that require a valuable consideration to be in writing is contract of marriage. In case a party promises to give something of value after marriage, it should be in writing.

Here, Christine will lose the suit as promise made by Barry to buy her a new car after marriage is not in writing. So, promise is not enforceable.