Sal buys a farm from her lifelong friend, Fred. She pays $12,000 per year for fifteen years. She trusts Fred, so she does not put the deal in writing. Ten years later, Fred sells the same property to Nell (on a written contract), who evicts Sal. Sal sues Fred. Why won't a court enforce the contract between Sal and Fred?

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The Statute of Frauds requires certain types of contracts, including those for the sale of real estate, to be in writing to be enforceable. Since Sal and Fred's deal was not put in writing, it violates the Statute of Frauds, making the contract unenforceable in court.

Sal Buys a Farm from Her Lifelong Friend, Fred