n. law in every state which requires that certain documents be in writing, such as real property titles and transfers (conveyances), leases for more than a year, wills and some types of contracts. The original statute was enacted in England in 1677 to prevent fraudulent title claims.
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Law which requires that certain documents be in writing, such as leases for more than one year. Under the UCC, contracts for the sale of goods for more than $500 must be in writing to be enforced.
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(n) Statute of frauds are the legislation directing the documentation of agreements and conveyance falling within its scope like transfer of real property, will, lease agreement for more than one year etc, The intention of the statute is to prevent fraudulent claim on titles where the possession is not apparent
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A law in every state that requires certain types of documents to be in writing and signed by the party to be charged (usually, the defendant in a lawsuit). Examples include: real estate transfers (conveyances), leases for more than a year, wills, and some types of contracts.
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