Glen and Haj sign a written contract. Glen claims that the parties later orally agreed to modify the contract. Any oral modification is likely not enforceable if it falls under
A) the doctrine of promissory estoppel.
B) the "main purpose" exception.
C) the "partial performance" exception.
D) the Statute of Frauds.

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Oral modifications to a written contract are generally unenforceable if they fall under the Statute of Frauds, which requires certain contracts, such as those involving the sale of goods or interests in real property, to be in writing to be enforceable. Exceptions such as promissory estoppel, main purpose, or partial performance may apply in certain situations, but they are not likely to be applicable in this case based on the information provided.

Glen and Haj Sign a Written Contract