Contracts
Under the Massachusetts Statute of Frauds, a contract for the sale of real estate must be:
ANotarized to be enforceable
BIn writing and signed by the party to be charged✓ Correct
CFiled with the Registry of Deeds
DWitnessed by two parties
Explanation
The Statute of Frauds requires that contracts for the sale of real estate be in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought.
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