[Solved] A owes B the amount of P1M. C wrote B that he would take care of the obligation as soon as A had made shipment of copra to the USA. A failed to make the shipment. Is C liable?

Q.	A owes B the amount of P1M. C wrote B that he would take care of the obligation as soon as A had made shipment of copra to the USA. A failed to make the shipment. Is C liable?
A.	Yes, because he assumed the obligation voluntarily;
B.	No, because he did not assume but merely committed to take care of the debt;
C.	No, because the suspensive condition did not happen;
D.	Both B and C.
Answer» D. Both B and C.

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