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The primary intent of the statute of frauds is to:
Suggested Answer: A
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The Statute of Frauds (as adopted in New Jersey) requires that certain contracts be in writing to be enforceable, including:
Contracts for the sale of real estate.
Leases longer than 3 years.
Certain other long-term agreements.
Its purpose is to prevent fraud and misunderstandings by requiring written evidence of important contracts.
12 comments · newest first
AN
Anabel
3 months ago
But what about B? Protecting licensees is important too.
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Theron
3 months ago
Agreed, A makes sense. It prevents disputes.
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Brianne
3 months ago
I think it's A. Writing contracts is crucial.
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Reyes
3 months ago
I’m surprised this isn’t more well-known!
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Estrella
3 months ago
B) is a common misconception, but it’s really about written contracts.
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Sherman
4 months ago
Wait, I thought it was to protect against fraud?
DA
Dahlia
5 months ago
Totally agree, it’s all about having things in writing.
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Sunny
5 months ago
A) reduce real estate contracts to writing is correct!
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Twana
6 months ago
I’m really unsure about this one. I don’t recall anything about protecting disabled buyers, so maybe it’s not D?
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Annice
6 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen a question like this before, and it was definitely about written agreements, so A seems right.
DE
Devorah
6 months ago
I’m not entirely sure, but I remember something about protecting against fraud. Could it be B?
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Chandra
6 months ago
I think the statute of frauds is mainly about reducing contracts to writing, so I’m leaning towards A.