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Is a contract that you make with someone else enforceable in a court of law? Does it matter whether it is written or spoken? This article will explain to you the basic requirements needed for a binding contractual agreement.
The elements of a binding contract
The law recognizes that people make...
What Is the Statute of Frauds?
The "Statute of Frauds" (commonly abbreviated as "SOF") is a rule of law requiring certain kinds of contracts to be written (not oral or "verbal") and be signed by all parties to an agreement in order to be binding. The types of contracts and rules that comprise of...