Contracts

In Missouri, a real estate contract that violates the Statute of Frauds (oral contract for sale of land) is:

AVoidable at any party's option
BGenerally unenforceable✓ Correct
CEnforceable if both parties agreed verbally
DValid after 6 months of performance

Explanation

An oral contract for the sale of real estate in Missouri violates the Statute of Frauds and is generally unenforceable. Courts may apply the 'part performance' doctrine as an exception in limited circumstances (payments made, possession taken).

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