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1<\/b> often cap S&F<\/i>
a<\/b> :<\/b> a state law modeled on the English Statute of Frauds or dealing with the enforcement and requirements of agreements in particular circumstances see also Statute of Frauds<\/i> in the Important Laws section compare main purpose rule<\/a> part performance<\/i> at performance<\/a> NOTE: There are many statutes of frauds, but use of the term often implies a single entity. This is at least partially due to the great stature of the original law, which represents the general principle that a contract must be in writing to be enforceable. <\/i>
b<\/b> :<\/b> a provision in the Uniform Commercial Code under which a contract for the sale of goods for $500 or more is not enforceable unless signed by the party sought to be held to it or by an authorized agent
2<\/b> :<\/b> a defense employing a statute of frauds (as in the denial of an enforceable agreement) <\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n

Source: Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law \u00a91996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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