Contracts
In South Carolina, which of the following must be in writing to be enforceable under the Statute of Frauds?
AA lease for exactly 12 months
BA contract for the sale of real property✓ Correct
CAn oral agreement to pay a real estate commission
DA verbal agreement between neighbors about property maintenance
Explanation
South Carolina's Statute of Frauds (SC Code § 32-3-10) requires contracts for the sale of real property to be in writing and signed to be enforceable. Oral real estate contracts are generally unenforceable.
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