When a contract is wholly oral,the first problem of the court is
A)to determine the liberal meaning of the words.
B)to speak to the parties.
C)to read the contract.
D)to determine the dictionary meaning of the provisions.
E)to determine what exactly the parties agreed to.

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Since there is no written contract to refer to, the court needs to determine exactly what the parties agreed to through their verbal communication. This can be a challenge as memories can differ, so the court will need to examine any evidence available (such as witness testimony) to determine the terms of the contract.

When a Contract Is Wholly Oral,the First Problem of the Court