Contracts

Under the Statute of Frauds, a real estate contract must be:

ANotarized by a Rhode Island notary public
BIn writing and signed by the party to be charged✓ Correct
CFiled with the local city or town clerk
DWitnessed by two disinterested parties

Explanation

The Statute of Frauds requires contracts for the sale of real estate to be in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought. Oral agreements to sell real estate are generally unenforceable.

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