Contracts
Under Mississippi law, which doctrine may allow a buyer to enforce an oral real estate contract when they have partially performed (paid purchase price and taken possession)?
AEstoppel by acquiescence
BPart performance — courts in equity may enforce otherwise unenforceable oral contracts for real estate when the buyer has partially performed in reliance on the contract✓ Correct
CQuantum meruit
DAdverse possession
Explanation
The doctrine of part performance is an exception to the Statute of Frauds' writing requirement. When a buyer under an oral contract has taken possession, made improvements, or paid all or part of the purchase price in reliance on the contract, equity courts may enforce the oral agreement to prevent unjust enrichment and fraud.
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