Chapter16

The statute of frauds requires certain contracts to be in _ and signed by the defendant

writing

Contracts for the transfer of an interest in _ must be in writing

land

A contract that cannot be performed within one _ must be in writing

year

A promise to pay the _ of another must be in writing to be enforceable

debt

The leading object rule applies if the promisor’s main purpose is a _ to themselves

benefit

An executor’s promise to pay a debt of the estate with personal funds must be in _

writing

A promise made in consideration of _ must be in writing

marriage

A writing must be signed by the defendant and state the names, subject matter, and _ terms

essential

Any mark or logo showing acceptance counts as a _

signature

E-signatures are valid in all _ states

50

The UCC requires a writing for the sale of goods priced at $_ or more

500

Under UCC §2-201(1), only two things are required: the defendant’s signature and the _ of goods

quantity

The merchants’ exception applies when both parties are _

merchants

A merchant who receives written confirmation must object within _ days

10

An oral contract may be enforceable if goods are specially _ for the buyer

manufactured

Admissions in _ can make an oral contract binding

court

If goods are delivered or _ for, the oral contract may be enforced

paid

An integration clause states that the writing is the full and final expression of the parties’ _

agreement

Parol evidence includes anything said or written before or while signing the _

contract

The parol evidence rule prevents use of prior statements to vary the terms of an _ contract

integrated

Courts may allow parol evidence if the contract is incomplete or _

ambiguous

Parol evidence is also allowed in cases of fraud, misrepresentation, or _

duress