Contracts
The Statute of Frauds requires that contracts for the sale of real property in Nevada must be:
ANotarized
BRecorded with the county
CIn writing and signed by the party to be charged✓ Correct
DReviewed by an attorney
Explanation
Nevada's Statute of Frauds (NRS 111) requires contracts for the sale of real property to be in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. Oral contracts for real estate are generally unenforceable.
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