An oral contract is made between an agent and a seller for the sale of real property. The seller refuses to pay the commission after the sale of the property. This contract between the seller and the agent is:

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The Statute of Frauds requires certain contracts, including those for the sale of real property or contracts that cannot be performed within one year, to be in writing to be enforceable. Since the contract between the agent and the seller for the sale of real property and the agreement for compensation was oral, it is considered unenforceable under the Statute of Frauds.

An Oral Contract Is Made Between an Agent and a Seller