Exam 15: The Statute of Fraudswriting Requirement

Daisy files a suit against Elton to enforce an oral contract that would otherwise be unenforceable under the Statute of Frauds. The court could enforce such a contract if

A contract must be in writing to be enforceable if it makes performance possible only over a period of more than one year.

David agrees to assume the debt of eDotCom Company to Fidelity Bank.The agreement is not in writing. To be enforceable,the promise must be for the benefit of

Ulrich files a suit against Vern to enforce a written con-tract. If the court finds that the parties intended the contract to be the final statement of their agreement,parol evidence can be admitted to prove

Whitewater Canyon Adventures,Inc.,and Xtra Overstock Company enter into an oral contract for Xtra's sale to Whitewater of five rafts for $2,000 each. Before Whitewater takes possession of the rafts,this contract is enforceable by

Air Flo,Inc.,and Banyan Grove Apartments enter into an oral contract in which Air Flo agrees to provide air-conditioning and heating maintenance for Banyan Grove's facilities for two years. This contract is enforceable by

Hal's Hardware Stores and Ideal Tools,Inc.,sign a written contract for a sale of goods. To be enforceable,this written contract must include

Larue buys an iPod for $150 and a new laptop for $1,200,and signs a one-year employment contract for a $4,800 monthly salary to start at the beginning of the next month. The Statute of Frauds covers

Odell and Paula sign a contract for the sale of Odell's Pub & Grub Café to Paula. The parties intend their written contract to be a final statement of most,but not all,of the terms of their agreement-Odell must first buy the building from Quin,after which Odell and Paula will negotiate a final price. -Refer to Fact Pattern 15-3. Paula later disputes some of the provisions of the deal with Odell. If the dispute results in litigation,a court will most likely admit evidence of additional terms that are

Colette and Dealership Auto Sales Company enter into an oral contract under which Dealership Auto agrees to provide Colette with lifetime employment. This contract may be enforceable by

A contract in which a party assumes a primary obligation must be in writing to be enforceable.

Oral evidence to "fill in the gaps" of a contract with incomplete terms can be introduced at a trial.

Del's Granola Company enters into a contract to buy one hundred pounds of almonds from Earth Grove Farms. The contract must be in writing if the almonds cost

Millet Grains Cooperative and Corn Cereals,Inc.,discuss the terms of a contract for periodic deliveries of corn. Millet Grains then faxes Corn Cereals a memo on Millet Grains's letterhead that summarizes the points on which they agreed,including a two-year term. Millet Grains begins to perform,and Corn Cereals accepts the deliveries but refuses to pay. -Refer to Fact Pattern 15-1.The transaction between Millet Grains and Corn Cereals falls within the provision of the Statute of Frauds involving

On Monday,Merlin buys a tablet for $500 from a Pads & Pods store. On Tuesday,he returns to the store and buys a GPS device for $200. On Wednesday,he downloads $100 worth of tunes from singsong.com. To be enforceable,the contract must be in writing for the purchase of

Prenuptial agreements are agreements made during a wedding ceremony that define each partner's duties to one another during the marriage.

Kelly and Lauren sign a written contract for the sale of Kelly's Koffee Kiosk to Lauren. The parties intend their written contract to be a final statement of the terms of their agreement. -Refer to Fact Pattern 15-2.Lauren later disputes some of the provisions of the deal with Kelly. If the dispute results in litigation,a court will most likely exclude evidence that

All collateral promises must be in writing to be enforceable.

A contract must be in writing to be enforceable if the contract makes per-formance possible within any definite period of time.

Written evidence or an electronic record of a contract for a sale of goods priced at $50 or more is required.