Hanson and Taylor sign a written contract for the transfer of Hanson's Foot & Ankle Clinic to Taylor. Hanson claims that the parties later orally agreed to modify it. Any oral modification is likely not enforceable if it falls under
A) the doctrine of promissory estoppel.
B) the "main purpose" rule.
C) the "partial performance" exception.
D) the Statute of Frauds.

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The Statute of Frauds requires certain contracts to be in writing, including contracts for the transfer of an interest in real estate or a contract that cannot be performed within one year. If the oral modification relates to a contract covered by the Statute of Frauds, it would not be enforceable.

Hanson and Taylor Sign a Written Contract for the Transfer