In the presence of several witnesses,A verbally agreed to purchase B's farm for $175,000.The next day,B changed his mind,and refused to sell the farm to A.On the strength of the verbal agreement of purchase and sale made in the presence of witnesses,A sued B for breach of contract and for a decree of specific performance to compel B to sell him the farm.The verbal agreement is valid and enforceable if the witnesses testify in court that an agreement of purchase and sale was made.

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In most jurisdictions, the sale of real estate must be in writing to be enforceable due to the Statute of Frauds, which requires certain contracts, including those for the sale of land, to be in writing and signed by the parties involved.

In the Presence of Several Witnesses,A Verbally Agreed to Purchase