NOTE: Please see Chapter 14, (Business law1 10th Edition)

Please see the list of questions regarding the Statute of Frauds. Please answer each question indicating whether a contract for the situation presented would need to be in writing to be enforceable.

Statue of Frauds Examples

Please indicate if the agreement between the parties requires a written contract to be enforceable and what portion of the Statute of Frauds would be applicable.

1. A and B make a contract for A to sell his house to B for $175,000.

2. M agrees to lease an apartment to V for six months.

3. Chris agrees to sell Paul his Xbox and Playstation in exchange for $250 cash plus the painting of Chris garage.

4. The Executor of Jonathans will promises Jonathans sister that he will pay for her college tuition from Jonathans estate.

5. Linda agrees to landscape Todds garden for $2,000 plus the cost of buying plants and shrubs.

6. Adam and Stacy entered into a two- year agreement to start an internet business that provides food delivery to customers.

7. Mary makes a contract to employ Riley for two years as a dog walker with her pet sitting service.

8. Florence and Henry make a contract on December 1 for Florence to employ Henry for one year beginning on January 1.

9. After a car accident, the faulty party enters into an oral settlement agreement with the injured party for payment of his medical bills.

10. Marla and Larry live together as a couple. Larry promises to provide financial support for Marla for the rest of her life and does so for 10 years. Marla takes care of their children and the house. After 10 years, Larry kicks Marla out of the house.

11. Kate takes out a student loan from the government to go to college. Her student loan came due one month after she graduated. She is having trouble paying, so her father agrees to make some payments. After making six payments he stops.

12. Baker entered into an oral contract to sell her car to Clyde for $8,600. She delivered the car to Clyde; Clyde inspected it, found no problems, kept it for three days, but then refused to pay and now wants to return the car.

13. On March 1, 2010, Milton talked to Harriet and, as Harriet claimed, said, I will hire you as sales manager for one year at a salary of $57,000. You start next Monday, March 8. Harriet agreed. Four months later Milton discharged Harriet and she sued, claiming breach of employment contract.

14. Sophie promises Silas that he can work for her for the rest of his life.

15. Mom goes with her son Max to shop for a new car for Max. He decides to purchase a 2019 Subaru Outback, but the car dealer will not give him a loan. Mom agrees to sign the loan paperwork with Max.