Contracts
Under South Carolina law, which of the following would make a real estate contract unenforceable due to the Statute of Frauds?
AThe contract is printed rather than handwritten
BThe contract was made verbally without a written document✓ Correct
CThe contract does not specify a closing attorney
DThe contract does not include the property's legal description
Explanation
The Statute of Frauds requires contracts for the sale of real estate to be in writing to be enforceable. A verbal contract for the sale of real property is generally unenforceable in South Carolina.
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