Contracts

A Wyoming buyer submits a written offer to the seller. The seller verbally accepts. Is there a binding contract?

AYes, verbal acceptance of a written offer creates a binding contract
BNo, under Wyoming's Statute of Frauds, acceptance of a real estate contract must be in writing✓ Correct
CYes, provided the earnest money is deposited
DNo, only if both parties sign a separate acceptance form

Explanation

Under Wyoming's Statute of Frauds, a contract for the sale of real estate must be in writing and signed by the parties to be enforceable. Verbal acceptance of a written offer generally does not create a legally enforceable real estate contract in Wyoming.

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