A's statement to B,"I paid you to kill X," is an example of an utterance of an operative legal fact.

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An utterance of an operative legal fact is a statement that has the effect of altering legal relationships or creating legal obligations directly by its assertion, such as a contract agreement or a will. A's statement to B does not create or alter legal relationships in a legally recognized or sanctioned manner but rather admits to engaging in illegal activity.

A's Statement to B,"I Paid You to Kill X," Is