ContractsQuestion 47 of 100
Under the Statute of Frauds, a contract for the sale of real estate generally must be:
a.In writing and signed to be enforceable
b.Oral and witnessed
c.Recorded before it is valid
d.Notarized by a judge
Explanation
The Statute of Frauds requires contracts for the sale of an interest in real property to be in writing and signed by the party to be charged. An oral real estate sales contract is generally unenforceable. Recording and notarization affect other steps but are not what makes the contract enforceable.
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