Lorene,an artist,orally agrees to sell Sabrina a painting for $600.While Lorene is busy talking on the phone,Sabrina writes her a note on the back of an envelope she finds in her purse.The signed note states that she will stop by the studio to pick up the painting within the week.Sabrina changes her mind about the painting,and when Lorene sues to enforce the contract,Sabrina defends on the basis of the Statute of Frauds.Sabrina will succeed with this defense.

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The Statute of Frauds requires certain types of contracts to be in writing in order to be enforceable, such as contracts for the sale of goods over $500. In this case, although the contract was not in writing, Sabrina's note could be considered a sufficient memorandum under the Statute of Frauds, as it contains the essential terms of the contract and is signed by the party to be charged. Therefore, Sabrina would not be successful in using the Statute of Frauds as a defense.

Lorene,an Artist,orally Agrees to Sell Sabrina a Painting for $600