A agrees to collect rent on behalf of B. When B sues A for failing to collect rent owed by C, A denies that C owes any rent to B. What is C’s statement admitting that he owes rent to B classified as?

Explanation

In legal terms, when a party acknowledges a fact that is against their interest, such as owing rent, it is considered an admission. Therefore, C’s statement admitting the debt is an admission.