Exam 16: The Writing Requirement

To satisfy the UCC's Statute of Frauds, a writing evidencing a sales contract need only state the price term.

In a transaction for the sale of a warehouse, Storage Company tells Truck Dispatch Corporation that the office furniture is included. The contract says nothing about furniture, but does state, "This document supersedes all oral promises relating to the sale." Is the furniture part of the sale? Why or why not?

Merl buys a tablet for $500, running shoes for $200, and a set of the Game of Crowns books for $100. To be enforceable as a contract, a writing is required for the purchase of

The assumption of direct financial responsibility for a debt does not need to be in writing to be enforceable.

A written contract or a written memorandum signed by the party who seeks to enforce it will satisfy the Statute of Frauds.

Pumps Inc. agrees to assume a debt of Quality Parts Company to Reliable Finance LP. The agreement is not in writing. To be enforceable, the promise must be for the benefit of

Natalie promises to pay for medical services provided by Otto to Polly. Natalie receives no personal benefit for the promise. To be enforceable, the promise must be in writing if

Guardian Security Inc. and Hedge Fund Corporation enter into an oral contract under which Guardian agrees to provide services for Hedge's offices for as long as needed. This contract may be enforceable by

An agreement that involves an option to buy real property need not be in writing for the option to be enforced.

In an effort to prevent fraud, the Statute of Frauds denies enforceability to certain contracts that do not comply with its requirements.

A promise to pay a primary obligation normally must be in writing to be enforceable.

Parol evidence can be introduced at trial to correct an obvious clerical error in a contract if the error clearly does not represent the parties' agreement.

To clarify the terms of a written contract, a court will admit any parol evidence.

Char and Dill sign a written contract for the sale of Dill's BBQ Food Truck to Char. The parties intend their written contract to be a final statement of the terms of their agreement. Later, Dill disputes some of the provisions in the deal with Char. If the dispute results in litigation, a court will most likely exclude evidence that

Lew tells a representative of Music Inc. that he will pay for Nora's trumpet if she does not. Lew does not secure any personal benefit for this promise. This promise is enforceable as a contract

Representatives of Oil Inc. and Petro Corporation discuss the terms of a contract for shipments of refined oil. Petro e-mails Oil a note that summarizes the points on which they agreed. Between these parties, there is

According to most states' laws, to be enforceable as a contract under the Statute of Frauds, a writing must

A contract for the sale of land does not ordinarily include physical objects attached to the real property, such as buildings, fences, and trees.

Farah agrees to assume a debt owed by Guitars Inc. to Home Bank. The agreement is not in writing. To be enforceable under the "main purpose" rule, the promise must be for the benefit of

To be enforceable, a memorandum evidencing an oral contract must identify the consideration.