Contracts
In Delaware, real estate contracts must be in writing to be enforceable under which legal doctrine?
AThe Parol Evidence Rule
BThe Statute of Frauds✓ Correct
CThe Statute of Limitations
DThe Rule Against Perpetuities
Explanation
The Statute of Frauds requires real estate contracts (including agreements for the sale or lease of real property for more than one year) to be in writing and signed to be enforceable.
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