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 unenforceable.

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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 to be in writing to prevent fraud and perjury.

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