Question $22$

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Brantley and Declan are negotiating a contract. They consult with you, their attorney, to ask if the agreement should be in writing. You determine that Brantley and Declan have just met, have not had a relationship before this negotiation, and will not continue to have a bussiness relationship or friendship once the subject matter of the contract ends. You advise Brantley and Declan to

$$ put the contract in writing because they do not and will not have an ongoing relationship.

$$ not put the contract in writing because they do not and will not have an ongoing relationship.

put the contract in writing because it is required by the Statute of Frauds.

not put the contract in writing because oral contracts are also valid.