Contracts
In California, real estate contracts must be in writing to be enforceable under the:
AParol Evidence Rule
BStatute of Frauds✓ Correct
CLaw of Agency
DDoctrine of Estoppel
Explanation
The Statute of Frauds requires real estate contracts to be in writing to be legally enforceable. Verbal real estate agreements are generally not enforceable in California.
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