Contracts
Under Michigan law, the Statute of Frauds requires real estate contracts to be:
AWitnessed by a notary public
BIn writing and signed by the party to be charged✓ Correct
CFiled with the county register of deeds
DApproved by a licensed attorney
Explanation
Michigan's Statute of Frauds (MCL 566.108) requires contracts for the sale of real estate to be in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought (party to be charged).
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